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1.0 PURPOSE Westlake, Geismar has developed this program to minimize potential accidents, injuries, and to enhance employee protection. The Personal Protective Equipment Program establishes responsibilities for the selection, use, and maintenance of personal protective equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment Program does not include requirements for respiratory protection, hearing protection and blood borne pathogens. These requirements are detailed in Westlake’s Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation Programs, and Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control programs.

2.0 SCOPE

This program applies to all Westlake’s employees, visitors, vendors and contract employees.

3.0 DEFINITIONS

3.1 Breakthrough Time - The elapsed time between initial contact of a chemical with the outside surface of a protective material and the initial detection of that chemical on the inner surface of the material. 3.2 Chemical Goggles – Goggles that meet ANSI Z 87.1 Chemical splash proof requirements. 3.3 Chemical Protective Clothing - Includes all items of clothing primarily intended to prevent chemical contact with the skin. These include gloves, coveralls, pants, jackets, and boots. 3.4 Degradation - The loss of chemical resistance or physical competency of a protective material. This may occur due to chemical contact or physical wear and abrasion. 3.5 Flame Resistant Clothing (FRC) - Clothing made with a fabric that is treated with a flame retardant to have the characteristic to resist ignition and to self- extinguish if ignited. 3.6 Flame Retardant - A chemical substance used to impart flame resistance - not part of the basic fibers chemistry. Flame retardant treatments can diminish overtime or with use. 3.7 Fully Encapsulating Suit - A one-piece garment that completely encloses the wearer. 3.8 Hard Hat – Hard hat that meets ANSI Z 89.1 Standard. 3.9 Permeation - The movement of a gas or liquid contaminant through a material by diffusion. Permeation can occur through materials even when no pinholes or tears are present. 3.10 Penetration - The bulk movement of liquids through pores or small flaws in chemical protective clothing. Penetration may occur through imperfect seams, zippers, or pinholes.

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3.11 Permeation Rate - The quantity of chemical that will move through an area of protective material in a given time. It is usually expressed in micrograms of chemical permeated per square centimeter per minute of material (µg/cm2/min). 3.12 Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) - OSHA's established time-weighted average (TWA) concentration, ceiling concentration (C) or short term exposure limit (STEL) of a chemical contaminant that may not be exceeded. 3.13 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Garments and/or devices worn by an employee to provide protection against various potential hazards. Examples of PPE include, but are not limited to; hard hats, safety glasses, fall limiting harnesses, impervious gloves or clothing, and respiratory protection. 3.14 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - Written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical, which includes information regarding the specific identity of the hazardous chemical. An SDS also includes information on health effects, first aid, chemical and physical properties, and emergency phone numbers. 3.15 Safety Glasses – Glasses that meet the ANSI Z 87.1 Standard with side shield protection. 3.16 Safety Toed Footwear– Safety toed footwear that meets ANSI Z 41.1 standard for personal protective foot wear. 3.17 Selected Nested Contractors – As it pertains to this procedure, the selected nested contractors are Turner and Excel. 3.18 Threshold Limit Value (TLV) - The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist's (ACGIH's) established TWA airborne chemical concentration in which most people can work consistently for 8 hours a day, day after day, with no harmful effects.

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Health and Safety

4.1.1 Train Department Supervision and employees in the selection, use, and limitations of personal protective equipment (PPE). 4.1.2 Assist Department Supervision in the selection of PPE. 4.1.3 Document the basis for all PPE selection decisions. 4.1.4 Coordinate the purchase of all PPE with the purchasing department. 4.1.5 Based on workplace evaluations, determine the type or types of PPE to be worn. 4.1.6 Notify contractors of Westlake’s PPE Program during initial Safety Orientation. 4.1.7 Audit the PPE Program at least every three years.

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4.2 Department Supervision

4.2.1 Learn, understand, and follow Westlake’s PPE Program. 4.2.2 Evaluate area of the plant for which they are responsible for PPE use. 4.2.3 Obtain H&S approval prior to requisitioning of new PPE. 4.2.4 List the PPE required for particular tasks on safe work permits. 4.2.5 Ensure that employees expected to use PPE have been trained. 4.2.6 Enforce the correct selection and use of PPE in areas for which they are responsible. 4.2.7 Discipline non-compliant employees according to Company's personnel policies. 4.2.8 Ensure that employees properly inspect, clean, and maintain all PPE. 4.2.9 Notify H&S of any process/material change or any change that can impact PPE needs.

4.3 Employees 4.3.1 Learn, understand, and follow Westlake’s PPE Program. 4.3.2 Inspect PPE before, during, and after use as appropriate. 4.3.3 Use only properly selected PPE for the prescribed work. 4.3.4 Return used PPE to the Tool Room, or inspect, clean, maintain, and store all PPE after each use. 4.3.5 Notify Department Supervision as soon as possible if PPE is not providing the protection expected. 4.3.6 Notify Department Supervision for maintenance of any piece of PPE.

4.4 Contractors 4.4.1 Implement a PPE Program for their employees. 4.4.2 Contractors must meet or exceed a PPE Program complying with OSHA's 29 CFR 1910. "General Industry Standards." 4.4.3 Contractor employees are required to use Westlake’s PPE Program for any work performed at the plant.

4.5 Purchasing 4.5.1 Procuring and stocking all approved personal protective equipment 4.5.2 Distribute personal protective equipment to the site

5.0 PROCEDURE 5.1 Hierarchy of Controls 5.1.1 Hazards are identified through various safety identification techniques such as but not limited to: safe work permits, Job task observations, HSE monthly inspections, hazard risk assessments. 5.1.2 Once hazards are identified the Hierarchy of Controls shall be utilized to identify appropriate mitigation to protect people and the environment. Elimination of hazards shall be the first consideration by utilizing engineering or administrative controls. 5.1.3 When hazards cannot be controlled by employing effective engineering and/or

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administrative controls, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be used.

5.2 Personal Protective Equipment 5.2.1 Eye Protection 5.2.2 Safety glasses with side shields are required anytime we are within the plant fence line. 5.2.2.1 Exceptions: 5.2.2.1.1 When riding in closed cabs 5.2.2.1.2 Control rooms and/or offices 5.2.2.1.3 During shift change; going to and leaving your assigned work area 5.2.3 Contact lenses may be worn in conjunction with nonprescription safety glasses. 5.2.4 Monogoggles 5.2.4.1 Goggles must be on your person in operating areas. Mono-goggles must be worn with the strap in direct contact with the head and in no way affixed to the hard hat while in use. NOTE: Retainer Rings are not permitted on site 5.2.4.2 Approved goggles may be worn in place of safety glasses. They must be fitted properly to the worker’s face to form a protective seal around the eyes. 5.2.4.3 Safety glasses and face shield cannot be used in lieu of mono- goggles. 5.2.4.4 Mono-goggles are required: 5.2.4.5 When required by the permit 5.2.4.6 There is a danger of chemical splash 5.2.4.7 Working with acids or caustics 5.2.4.8 In designated mono goggle areas (These areas may be designated by signs, barricaded or colored curbs) 5.2.4.9 When required by the JSA 5.2.4.10 When the hazard for a chemical splash for eyes is present 5.2.4.11 When the hazard for flying debris surpasses what protection is given by safety glasses alone NOTE: Spoggles can never be used in lieu of mono-goggles.

5.2.5 Face Shields Face shields are required: 5.2.5.1 When grinding (Face shield should be worn in conjunction with safety glasses) 5.2.5.2 When there is a chemical splash hazard for the eye and facial area (Face shield should be worn in conjunction with goggles).

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5.2.5.3 Any other task when safety glasses with side shields or goggles do not provide the protection needed to mitigate the hazards 5.2.5.4 NOTE: Face shields can never be worn as the primary (sole) eye protection. It must always be worn in conjunction with either safety glasses with side shields or monogoggles.

5.2.6 Nonprescription Safety Eyewear 5.2.6.1 Westlake employees that do not require prescription eyewear will be provided with non-prescription eyewear. 5.2.6.2 Westlake employees will be involved in the selection process of nonprescription safety eyewear.

5.2.7 Prescription Safety Wear 5.2.7.1 Prescription safety glasses shall be furnish to Westlake employees and selected nested contractors.

5.2.7.2 To obtain prescription safety eye wear: 5.2.7.2.1 The employee must present a prescription (must not be older than 2 years) to HSE Department. This cost is the responsibility of the employee. 5.2.7.2.2 HSE department gives the employee a voucher to procure his/her prescription safety glasses. 5.2.7.2.3 The voucher may be redeemed:  Ascension Optical – 2308 S Burnside Ave, Gonzales, LA  Shenandoah Eye Clinic – 5237 Jones Creek Road, Baton Rouge, LA  River Parish – 10900 Hwy 3125, Suite F, Lutcher, LA

5.2.7.2.4 The employee will select fames from an approved array of choices identified by the HSE department.

5.2.7.2.5 Prescription eyewear inserts for full-face respirators will be made available to employees upon request. Employees may wear their contact lenses when using full-face respirators.

5.2.7.2.6 Employees in the prescription eye wear program are eligible for one pair of prescription safety glasses per calendar year.

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5.2.7.2.7 The following feature will be covered by Westlake Vinyls – Geismar:  2 pair side shields if not part of the design of the safety eyewear (detachable or permanent)  Transition lenses  Progressive bifocals/trifocals if they are prescribed by the doctor  UV and scratch resistant coating  Prescription safety glasses with integrated side shields

5.2.7.2.8 Any other features added to the prescription safety eyewear will be the responsibility of the employee.

5.2.7.2.9 The employee has the option of clear, tinted or transition.

5.2.7.2.10 If an employee damages his/her prescription safety glasses during the year, he/she must present the glasses to the HSE department to obtain an additional pair within the calendar year. There will be no cost to the employee.

5.3 Hard Hats

5.3.1 Hard Hats must be worn in all areas of the plant. The only areas that may be exempt from this requirement are Office Buildings, Trailers, Control Rooms, Maintenance Shops, Engineering, Stores and traveling by vehicle. However, where head hazards exist while entering or working in these areas it may require the use of a hard hat. (Welding exception – Welding hoods are not required to have a hard hat unless overhead work is in progress)

5.3.2 MSA V-guard hard hat that meets all safety standards will be furnished to each Westlake - Geismar employee. Hard Hats shall be Robin’s Egg Blue in color (except Safety Personnel may wear Red). Visitor hard hats are available by contacting Security, the HSE Department or a plant escort. Visitors are required to return all company furnished hard hats upon exit from the plant.

5.3.3 When personnel walk through the facility, periphery roadways should be used. Avoid traveling through any part of the process areas.

5.3.4 Hard hats are not required while within the confinement of automobiles or truck cabs or when operating equipment, such as a fork truck or a crane where overhead cage protection is provided for the equipment driver.

5.3.5 Name tags are required on all Westlake - Geismar employee hard hats.

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5.3.6 Employees will not be permitted to wear hard hats other than those furnished by the Company.

5.3.7 Hard hats must not be altered or defaced in any way.

5.3.8 Stickers may be applied to the hard hat provided the stickers do not cover the hard hat to the extent that the user is unable to detect cracks, deep cuts, etc. which could weaken the structure.

5.3.9 Inspections are to be performed on the head protection each time the worker uses the PPE.

5.3.10 Inspection shall include visual examination for cracks, chips, and deformities caused by heat, and checking the headband for secure fit. Should the hard hat be found defective replace the hard hat immediately.

5.3.11 Contractors should not wear Hard Hats that are Robin’s Egg Blue or Red in color (except Contractor Safety Personnel may wear Red).

5.4 Protective Footwear

5.4.1 Footwear must meet ASTM F 2412-05 / F 2413-05 standards and provide impact protection when personnel enter into the following areas: 5.4.1.1 Operating units (process areas) 5.4.1.2 Maintenance shops 5.4.1.3 Warehouse 5.4.1.4 Tool rooms 5.4.1.5 Other areas where equipment can fall onto the employee’s foot and cause injury; based on hazard assessment. 5.4.1.6 No one will be allowed into the areas listed above without the proper footwear.

5.4.2 Westlake will provide employees with one pair of ASTM F 2412-05 / F 2413- 05 work boots or shoes once a year for those performing work inside the areas listed. 5.4.3 Employees who do not routinely enter plant areas will not receive an annual voucher but can get a replacement pair of safety shoes on an as needed basis not to exceed once a year. 5.4.4 Employees that damage shoes or boots during the performance of their job duties shall complete an Incident Report to describe the incident and corrective method(s) to be used to prevent reoccurrence. The employee’s manager must approve the Incident Report before the replacement is authorized. Employees should identify and protect against the hazard. i.e.. leather boots with leather

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soles should not be worn into acid areas if optimal protection is needed.

5.4.5 To purchase safety shoes: 5.4.5.1 The HSE Department will issue each employee a $150.00 voucher once a year. Should an employee select a shoe of greater value, they would be responsible for paying the difference at the time of purchase. 5.4.5.2 To ensure that the shoes purchased are of the quality and meet Federal Regulations, employees must purchase their footwear from Westlake approved vendors (listed on the voucher). Any exceptions to this requirement must have Safety department approval. 5.4.5.3 Employees eligible for one pair of shoes per year may obtain a shoe voucher from the HSE Department prior to going to one of the vendors listed above.

5.4.6 NOTE: The vouchers are like cash and therefore will be the responsibility of the employee as the vouchers are issued.

5.4.6.1 When using the annual voucher, personnel should consider their immediate work area to select the most appropriate shoe available for the job to be performed.

5.4.7 Sneakers, canvas or vinyl sport shoes, exercise-type shoes, tennis shoes (shoes that do not meet (ASTM F 2412-05 / F 2413-05) are not permitted in operating units (process areas), maintenance shops, warehouse tool rooms, and other areas where equipment can fall onto the employee’s foot.

5.4.8 High-heeled shoes, sandals and open-toed shoes shall not be worn into the plant.

5.4.9 Personnel that may have to climb vertical fixed ladders should wear shoes with a distinctive heel to prevent the foot from sliding on a ladder rung.

5.4.10 Contractors are expected to follow the Westlake Foot Protection procedure.

5.4.11 Visitors may be allowed to "tour" the plant with non-approved shoes provided they do not enter into the areas listed above.

5.4.12 A more substantial steel-toed, over-the-foot rubber boot may be ordered on an as needed basis. (i.e. using a soil tamper)

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5.5 Flame Resistant Clothing (FRC)

5.5.1 Appropriate flame resistant clothing, as explained in HSP-411, shall be worn by all personnel.

5.6 Hand Protection

5.6.1 Gloves must be worn in all operating areas. It is acceptable to remove gloves as needed to perform a specific task requiring dexterity. When the task is completed, personnel shall reapply their gloves. 5.6.2 Gloves must be selected based on the specific hazard according to the job. 5.6.3 Gloves worn in chemical service must be impervious to the chemicals involved.

NOTE: If wearing gloves creates a hazard while performing a certain task (i.e. working with rotating equipment), gloves shall not be worn.

5.7 Emergency Response 5.7.1 Emergency Responders 5.7.1.1 Emergency response employees must be trained in the proper use, care, and limitations of the personal protective equipment to be worn. Training must be completed before they are called upon to perform tasks in real emergencies (see Westlake’s Emergency Response Program). 5.7.1.2 Based on the hazardous substance and/or conditions present, the Incident Commander must ensure that the personal protective equipment worn is appropriate for the hazards to be encountered. 5.7.1.3 The PPE selection must be based on the evaluation of the PPE's performance characteristics, relative to the requirements and limitations of the site, the task-specific conditions, and duration, and the hazards and the potential hazards identified at the incident response site. 5.7.1.4 Totally-encapsulating, chemical-protective suits must be used in conditions where skin absorption of a hazardous substance may impair the ability to escape, or result in a substantial possibility of serious illness, injury, or death. 5.8 Marine Docks 5.8.1 Approved life jackets are required for all personnel working on marine docks and over other bodies of water where personnel are not protected by full-body restraining devices. 5.8.2 Life jackets are required when working on vessels tied to either dock or when working aboard water craft in the vicinity of the dock. 5.8.3 All life jackets used must be approved by the U.S. Coast Guard as a Type III PFD or Type V PFD.

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5.8.4 Prior to each use, life jackets must be inspected for dry rot, chemical damage, or other defects which may affect their strength and buoyancy.

5.9 Fire Brigade Protective Clothing 5.9.1 Fire brigade members require protective clothing that will provide protection from fire and resist puncture or abrasion hazards that might be encountered when fighting both exterior and interior structural fires. 5.9.2 Fire Brigade protective equipment must meet all requirements of OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.156(e) "Fire Brigade - Protective Clothing." 5.9.3 Protective clothing must protect the head, body, and extremities and consist of the following components: 5.9.3.1 Foot and leg protection; 5.9.3.2 Hand protection; 5.9.3.3 Body protection; and 5.9.3.4 Eye and face protection.

5.10 PPE Selection 5.10.1 Protective clothing is selected based upon an evaluation of the potential hazards present: 5.10.2 Routes of entry; 5.10.2.1 Physical characteristics; 5.10.2.2 Toxicological properties; 5.10.2.3 Type of work to be conducted; and 5.10.2.4 The chemical and physical performance or resistive characteristics required of the clothing. 5.10.3 The protection provided by different types of protective equipment is described in the appendices - "Protective Clothing and Accessories." In using the table in Appendix B, first determine what portion of the body needs protection, and then select the protective clothing or accessory that will provide the desired type of protection. 5.10.4 HSE Department will use published literature, such as the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists' "Guidelines for the Selection of Protective Equipment," and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) as guidelines in making determinations as to what is appropriate protective equipment for a given chemical, physical or biological hazard.

5.11 Use and Limitations of PPE

5.11.1 No single set of protective equipment is designed to protect the wearer from all potential hazards. PPE users need to know the limitations of the equipment. Training and familiarization with the equipment will help the user understand the limitations of their PPE.

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5.11.2 PPE Use 5.11.2.1 When employees select PPE, general considerations which enter into the decision must include: 5.11.2.1.1 PPE fit; 5.11.2.1.2 Required protection level; 5.11.2.1.3 Likelihood of direct contact with materials; 5.11.2.1.4 Duration of the work tasks; 5.11.2.1.5 Compatibility with other equipment; 5.11.2.1.6 Equipment durability; 5.11.2.1.7 Equipment flexibility; and 5.11.2.1.8 Ease of decontamination. 5.11.2.1.9 When using PPE, employees need to be aware of and watch for changes in the protective equipment. Particularly, the wearer's need to watch for signs of degradation of the equipment perception of odors, skin irritation, discomfort, and fatigue. 5.11.3 PPE Limitations 5.11.3.1 Protective equipment materials are not compatible with all potential hazards. 5.11.3.2 PPE must be selected based on the amount of information that can be obtained about the hazard. 5.11.3.3 PPE use is also limited by the user's ability to withstand the stresses of temperature and restricted movement while wearing protective equipment. These and other factors will affect the length of time protective equipment can be worn.

5.12 PPE Storage and Maintenance 5.12.1 Storage 5.12.1.1 All PPE must be stored properly to prevent damage or malfunction due to contact with dust, moisture, sunlight, damaging chemicals, extreme temperatures, and impact. 5.12.1.2 PPE storage practices should be based on the following considerations: 5.12.1.3 Storage locations; 5.12.1.4 Storage climate; 5.12.1.5 Equipment access; and 5.12.1.6 Equipment inventory. 5.20.1.3 When PPE is received, the manufacturer's specifications should be reviewed for the suggested storage temperature, sunlight, or other requirements. 5.20.1.4 Supplies of various PPE will be maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

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5.13 PPE Hazard Assessment

5.13.1 The facility shall be assessed to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If hazards are noted, the appropriate PPE will be selected to guard against the hazard. Employees will be notified of the PPE requirements and trained in their use.

5.13.2 PPE devices alone should not be relied on to provide protection against hazards, but should be used in in the Hierarchy of Controls as a last line of defense in conjunction with Engineering controls, Administrative controls and sound manufacturing practices.

5.13.3 A written certification document shall be used to document the Hazard Assessment (Attachment 1 Certificate of Hazard Assessment) which identifies: 5.13.3.1 The workplace (area) evaluated 5.13.3.2 The person certifying that the evaluation was performed 5.13.3.3 The date of the assessment

5.13.4 A walk-through survey shall be conducted in the area being assessed to identify potential hazard energy sources to employees. Consideration shall be given to the following basic hazard energy source categories:

5.13.4.1 Gravity – gravitational energy is the force caused by the attraction of all other masses to the mass of the Earth. Examples: falling objects, a collapsing roof, body tripping or falling. 5.13.4.2 Motion – The change in position of objects or substances. Examples: vehicle, vessel or equipment movement, flowing water, wind, body positioning, lifting straining or bending. 5.13.4.3 Mechanical – the energy of the components of a mechanical system. Examples: rotating equipment, compressed springs, drive belts, motors. 5.13.4.4 Electrical – The presence and flow of an electric charge. Examples: power lines, static charges, lighting, energized equipment, wiring batteries. 5.13.4.5 Pressure- Energy applied by liquid or gas which has been compressed or is under a vacuum. Examples: pressure piping, compressed cylinders, control lines, vessels, tanks, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. 5.13.4.6 Temperature- The measurement of differences in the thermal energy of objects or the environment, which the human body senses

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as either heat or cold. Examples: open flame or ignition sources, hot or cold surfaces, liquid or gases, friction, general environmental conditions, steam, extreme and changing weather conditions. 5.13.4.7 Chemical- The energy present in chemicals that inherently, or through reaction, has the potential to create a physical or health hazard to people, equipment or the environment. Examples: Flammable vapors, reactive hazards, carcinogens, or other toxic compounds, corrosives, pyrophoric combustibles, inert gas, welding fumes dust. 5.13.4.8 Biological- living organisms that can present a hazard. Examples: animals, bacteria, viruses, insects, blood borne pathogens, improperly handles food, contaminated water. 5.13.4.9 Radiation- the energy emitted from radioactive elements or sources and naturally occurring radioactive materials. Examples: lighting issues, welding arc, X Rays, solar rays, microwaves, naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) scale, or other non- ionizing sources. 5.13.4.10 Sound- Forces cause objects or substance or vibrate transferring energy through the substance in waves. Examples: impact, vibration, high pressure relief, equipment.

5.13.5 With the hazards and sources known, determine the level of risk and seriousness of potential injury from each of the hazards found in the area. The possibility of exposure to several hazards simultaneously should be considered. 5.13.6 Select the appropriate protective equipment to protect the employee. 5.13.7 Selection decisions shall be communicated to each employee through Safety meetings and written procedures.

6.0 TRAINING 6.1 Initial training for Westlake employees will be conducted and documented through Westlake Vinyls – Geismar’s MOC process. 6.2 Retraining will occur when revisions are made or employees show deficiencies in PPE protection. 6.3 The training shall include, but not limited to: 6.3.1 When PPE is necessary; 6.3.2 What PPE is necessary; 6.3.3 How to don, doff, adjust, wear the PPE; 6.3.4 Limitation of PPE; 6.3.5 Proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of PPE 6.4 Training shall be documented. Attachment (405_2 Certificate of Training) may be used for this purpose.

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7.0 RECORDKEEPING

8.0 PROCEDURE REVIEWS 8.1 This procedure will be reviewed / revised every 3 years from the last revision.

9.0 REFERENCES 9.1 ANSI Z 89.1 Standard for Hard Hat use. 9.2 ANSI Z 87.1 Standard for safety glasses with side shield protection. 9.3 ASTM F 2412-05 / F 2413-05 9.4 29 CFR 1910.269. Standard for FRC use. 9.5 ANSI 787.1-2015 9.6 ANSI Z 89.1, Class B, Safety Standard 9.7 29 CFR 1910.119 Process Safety Management 9.8 NFPA 701 US Flame Retardant Regulation, Fire Retardant Fabrics 9.9 NFPA 2113 Standard on Selection, Care, Use and Maintenance of FR Garments 9.10 29 CFR 1910.132-138 - Personal Protective Equipment 9.11 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I Appendix B – Guidelines for Hazard Assessment

10.0 APPENDICES Appendix 1 - Certificate of PPE Hazard Assessment Appendix 2 - Certificate of Training Appendix 3 - OSHA's 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - "Personal Protective Equipment" Selection Chart Guidelines for Eye and Face Protection. Appendix 4 - Protective Clothing and Accessories.

Revision History

Rev Changes Approved Date Combined Hard Hat, Gloves, Protective Foot Wear, Eye Protection, and PPE Hazard Assessment 0 procedures, General PPE Requirements, ER, Use and Limitations, Addition of Hierarchy of Controls.

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APPENDICES 1 CERTIFICATE OF PPE HAZARD ASSESSMENT

DATE: AREA: NAME:

Hazard Energy Sources: Gravity, Motion, Mechanical, Electrical, Temperature, Chemical, Pressure, Biological, Radiation, Sound

Foot:

Head:

Eye:

Face:

Hand:

Body:

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APPENDICES 2 CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING IN THE USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Check the personal protective equipment you use while performing your job.

Hard Hat Airline Respirator Hand Protection SCBA Safety Glasses Chem Proof Gloves Safety Shoes Faceshield Acid Suit Goggles Hearing Protection Safety Harness Fire Retardant Clothing Escape Respirator Level A Suit

I certify that I have been instructed in the following for the above-identified personal protective equipment:

 When personal protective equipment is necessary  What personal protective equipment is necessary  How to don, doff, adjust, limitations and wear personal protective equipment  Proper care, maintenance and disposal of personal protective equipment

NAME: DATE:

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Appendix 3 - OSHA's 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I - "Personal Protective Equipment" Selection Chart Guidelines for Eye and Face Protection.

OSHA's 29 CFR 1910 SUBPART I

Source Assessment Protection

Impact: Chipping, grinding, machining, Flying fragments, objects, large chips, Spectacles with side protection, masonry work, woodworking, sawing, particles, sand, dirt, etc. goggles, faceshields. See notes drilling, chiseling, powered fastening, (1), (3), (5), riveting, and sanding. Heat: (9). For severe exposure, add a Furnace operations, pouring, casting, faceshield. hot dripping, and welding.

Hot Sparks Faceshields, goggles, spectacles with side protection. For severe exposure Splash from molten metals use faceshield. See notes (1), (2), (3). Faceshields worn over goggles. See High temperature notes (1), (2), (3). Screen faceshields, reflective faceshields. See notes (1), exposure (2), (3).

Chemical: Acid and chemicals handling, degreasing plating Splash Goggles, eyecup, and cover types. For severe exposure, add a faceshield. See notes (3), (10).

Dust: Irritating mists Special purpose goggles. Woodworking, buffing, general dusty conditions Nuisance dust Goggles, eyecup and cover Light types. See note (7). Radiation: Welding: Optical radiation Welding helmets or welding Electric Arc shields. Typical shades: 10-14. See notes (8), Optical radiation (11). Gas. Welding goggles or welding Cutting. faceshield. Typical shades: gas Torch brazing. Optical radiation welding 4-8, cutting 3-6, brazing 3- Torch 4. See note (8). Spectacles or soldering. welding faceshield. Typical shades, Poor vision 1.5-3. See notes (3), (8). Glare Spectacles with shaded or special purpose lenses, as suitable. See notes (8), (9).

Notes to Selection Chart Table

(1) Care should be taken to recognize the possibility of multiple and simultaneous exposure to a variety of hazards. Adequate protection against the highest level of each of the hazards should be provided. Protective devices do not provide unlimited protection.

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(2) Operations involving heat may also involve light radiation. Protection from both hazards must be provided.

Selection Chart Guidelines for Eye and Face Protection (continued) (3) Face shields should only be worn over primary eye protection (spectacles or goggles). (4) Filter lenses must meet the requirements for shade designations in OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(5). Tinted and shaded lenses are not filter lenses unless they are marked or identified as such.

(5) Persons whose vision requires the use of prescription lenses must wear either protective devices fitted with prescription lenses or protective devices designed to be worn over regular prescription eyewear.

(6) Caution should be exercised in the use of metal frame protective devices in electrical hazard areas.

(7) Atmospheric conditions and the restricted ventilation of the protector can cause lenses to fog. Frequent cleansing may be necessary.

(8) Welding helmets or face shields should be used only over primary eye protection (spectacles or goggles).

(9) Non-side shield spectacles are available for frontal protection only, but are not acceptable eye protection for the sources and operations listed for "impact."

(10) Ventilation should be adequate, but well protected from splash entry. Eye and face protection should be designed and used so that it provides both adequate ventilation and protects the wearer from splash entry.

(11) Protection from light radiation is directly related to filter lens density. See note (4). Select the darkest shade that allows task performance.

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Appendix 4 - Protective Clothing and Accessories.

BODY PART TYPE OF CLOTHING DESCRIPTION TYPE OF USE CONSIDERATIONS PROTECTED OR ACCESSORY PROTECTION Helmet shall meet OSHA Head hard hat For example: a hard plastic or rubber Protects the head from blows. standard 29 CFR Part helmet. 1910.135.

Insulates against cold. Does not Helmet liner protect against chemical splashes.

Protects against chemical splashes, Hood Commonly worn with a helmet. particulates, and rain.

Protects against chemical contamination of hair.

Prevents the entanglement of hair in Particularly important for workers with long Protective hair covering machinery or equipment. hair. Prevents hair from interfering with vision and the functioning of respiratory protective devices.

Face shields and splash hoods must be Eyes and Face* suitably supported to prevent them from Protects against chemical splashes. shifting and exposing portions of the face * All eye and face or obscuring vision. Provides limited eye protection must meet Face shield Full-face coverage, eight- inch Does not protect adequately against protection. OSHA standard 29 minimum. projectiles. Must be worn with safety glasses or CFR goggles. Part 1910.133.

Protects against chemical splashes. Splash hood Does not protect against projectiles.

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Depending on their construction, goggles can protect against vaporized chemicals, splashes, Goggles large particles, and projectiles (if constructed with impact resistant lenses).

Eyes and Sweat bands Prevents sweat induced eye irritation Face and vision impairment. (cont.) BODY PART TYPE OF CLOTHING DESCRIPTION TYPE OF USE CONSIDERATIONS PROTECTED OR ACCESSORY PROTECTION

Ears Ear plugs and muffs Protect against physiological Must comply with OSHA damage and psychological regulation 29 CFR Part disturbance. 1910.95.

Use of ear plugs should be carefully reviewed by a health and safety professional because chemical contaminations could be introduced into the ear. Headphones Radio headset with throat microphone. Provides some hearing Highly desirable particularly if protection while enabling emergency conditions arise. communication.

Hands and Arms Chemical Gloves and sleeves May be integral, attached, or separate Protect hands and arms from W ear jacket cuffs over from chemical contact. glove cuffs to prevent liquid from other protective clothing. entering the glove.

Tape seal gloves to sleeves to provide additional protection. Over gloves Provide supplemental protection to the wearer and protect more expensive undergarments from abrasions, tears, and contamination. Disposable gloves Should be used whenever possible to reduce decontamination needs.

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Foot Safety boots Boots constructed of chemical Protect feet from contact with resistant material. chemicals.

Boots constructed with some steel Protect feet from compressions, All boots must at least meet materials crushing, or the specifications required under (e.g., puncture by falling, moving, or OSHA 29 CFR Part toes, sharp objects. 1910.136 and shanks, should provide good traction. insoles). Boots constructed from Protect the wearer against Required in CCC cells. nonconductive, spark- electrical hazards, and resistant materials or prevent ignition of coatings. combustible gases or vapors. Disposable shoe or boot cover. Made of a variety of materials. Slip Protect safety boots from Covers may be disposed over the Contamination. of after use, facilitating shoe decontamination. or boot. Protect feet from contact with chemicals.

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BODY PART TYPE OF CLOTHING DESCRIPTION TYPE OF USE CONSIDERATIONS PROTECTED OR ACCESSORY PROTECTION Fall Protection Full body harnesses and life lines Enable personnel to work in elevated Must be constructed of areas or enter confined areas and spark-free hardware and chemical prevent resistant materials to provide proper falls. Belts may be used to carry protection. Must meet tools and equipment. OSHA standards in 29 CFR Part 1910.128 (Proposed rule). Full Body Fully encapsulating suit One piece garment. Boots and gloves Protects against splashes, dust, gases, Does not allow body heat to may and vapors. escape. May contribute to heat be integral, attached and stress in wearer, particularly if worn in replaceable, or separate. conjunction with a closed circuit SCBA; a cooling garment may be needed. Impairs worker mobility, vision, and communication. Non-encapsulating suit Jacket, hood, pants, or bib overalls, Protects against splashes, dust, and Do not use where gas tight and one other materials, but not against or pervasive splashing protection piece coveralls. gases and vapors. Does not protect is required. parts of head or neck. May contribute to heat stress in wearer.

Tape seal connections between pant cuffs and boots and between gloves and sleeves. Aprons, leggings, and sleeve Fully sleeved and gloved Provides additional splash protection W henever possible, should be protectors of chest, forearms, and legs. used over a non- encapsulating apron. Separate coverings for suit (instead of using a fully encapsulating suit) to minimize arms and legs. potential for heat stress.

Commonly worn over non- Useful for sampling, labeling, encapsulating suit.

Full Body Firefighters' protective clothing Gloves, helmets, running or Protects against heat, hot water, and Decontamination is difficult. bunker coat, running or some particles. (cont.) bunker pants, Does not protect against gases and Should not be worn in areas where vapors, or chemical permeation or protection against gases, vapors, degradation. NFPA Standard No. chemical splashes, or permeation is 1971 specifies that a garment required. consist of an outer shell, and inner liner, and a vapor barrier with a minimum water penetrations of 25lbs/in3 (1.8kg/cm3) to prevent the passage of hot water. Printed copy is uncontrolled and may be out of date.

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BODY PART TYPE OF CLOTHING OR DESCRIPTION TYPE OF PROTECTION USE CONSIDERATIONS PROTECTED ACCESSORY

Proximity garment One or two piece over garment Protects against brief exposure to Heat stress. (approach suit) with boot covers gloves, and radiant heat. Does not protect against hood of aluminized nylon or chemical permeation or cotton degradation. fabric. Can be custom- manufactured to Normally worn over other protective protect against some chemical clothing such as; chemical protective contaminants. clothing, firefighters' bunker gear, or flame retardant coveralls. Flame/fire retardant coveralls Normally worn as an undergarment. Provides protection from flash fires. Adds bulk and may exacerbate heat stress problems and impair mobility. Floatation gear Life jackets or work vests. Adds 15.5 to 25 lbs (7 to Adds bulk and restricts mobility. 11.3 kg) of buoyancy to (Commonly worn underneath personnel working in or Must meet USCG standards (46 chemical protective clothing to around water. CFR Part 160). prevent flotation gear degradation by chemicals.)

Full Body (cont.) Cooling garment One of three methods: Removes excess heat generated by worker activity, (1) Pumps circulating cool air require 10 3 (1) A pump circulates cool dry air the equipment, or the environment. to 20 ft throughout the suit or portions of it (0.3 to 0.6 m3) of respirable air via an airline. Cooling may be per minute. enhanced by use of a vortex cooler, refrigeration coils, or a heat exchanger.

(2) A jacket or vest having pockets into which packets of ice are inserted.

(3) A pump circulates chilled water from a water/ice reservoir and through circulating tubes which cover part of the body (generally the upper torso only). Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U. S. Coast Guard (USCG), and U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), (October 1985). "Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste S ite Activities," OHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 85-115, Cincinnati, OH. Printed copy is uncontrolled and may be out of date.