Eye and Face Protection

Eye and Face Protection

Department:_____________________________	Supervisor______________________
Task Evaluated__________________________	Date___________________________
Building ________________________________	Location________________________
Name of Evaluator___________________________________________________________

I certify that on the above date I performed a hazard assessment of the above task. This document constitutes the certification of that hazard assessment. I understand that this document facilitates compliance to the hazard assessment requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2), only. In addition, proper PPE selection, fitting, utilization and communication must be accomplished in accordance with other requirements of Subpart I.

Appropriate eye and face protection, such as safety glasses, goggles, and face shields, must be used to protect against the hazards associated with flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids and caustic liquids, chemical gases and vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation from welding or laser operations. (check box(es) that apply)

Part 1. HAZARD ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

Job Questionnaire		Hazardous Activities	Required PPE
	Do employees perform tasks, or work near employees who perform tasks, that might produce airborne dust or flying particles?	Sawing, cutting, drilling, sanding, grinding, hammering, chopping, abrasive blasting, punch press operations	Chemical goggles or safety glasses with side-shields and full-face shield.
	Do employees perform tasks, or work near employees who perform tasks, that might produce airborne particles?	Pressurized spraying or high speed pressure cleaning	Safety glasses with side shields or safety glasses with side shields covered by a full face shield
	Do employees handle, or work near employees who handle hazardous liquid chemicals, cryogenic materials or encounter blood splashes?	Pouring or mixing chemicals, painting, cleaning, siphoning, dip tank operations, battery charging, dental and health care services	Chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shields covered by a full face shield
	Are employees' eyes exposed to other potential physical or chemical irritants?	Installing fiberglass insulation, compressed air or gas operating, etc.	Safety glasses with side shields
	Are employees exposed to intense light?	Welding, cutting, etc	Safety glasses worn under appropriate welding helmet, tinted safety glasses with side shield
	Are employees exposed to lasers?	Laser operations	Appropriate safety eye wear as designed by Radiation Safety or OHS Departments

FACE AND EYE PROTECTION SELECTION GUIDE
Operations	Hazards	Recommended Protectors
Acetylene-burning Acetylene-cutting Acetylene-welding	Sparks, harmful rays, molten metal, flying particles	Welding goggles with tinted lenses
Chemical handling	Splash, acid burns, fumes	Goggles flexible fitting, hooded ventilation, face shield for sever exposure
Chipping	Flying particles	Goggles, safety glasses with side shields or face shield
Electric (arc) welding	Sparks, intense rays, molten metal	Welding helmet with safety glasses
Furnace operations	Glare, heat, molten metal	Welding glasses with tinted lenses
Grinding - light	Flying particles	Goggles, safety glasses with side shields
Grinding - heavy	Flying particles	Goggles, safety glasses with side shields, face shield
Laboratory	Chemical splash, glass breakage	Goggles (face shield when in combination with safety glasses)
Machining	Flying particles	Goggles, safety glasses with side shield, face shield
Molten metals	Heat, glare, sparks, splash	Welding goggles (face shield in combination safety glasses with tinted lenses)
Spot welding	Flying particles, sparks	Welding goggles

Q. How dark do lenses on welding helmets and goggles need to be?

A. The intensity of light or radiant energy produced by welding, cutting, or brazing operations varies according to a number of factors including the task producing the light, electrode size, and the arc current.

To protect employees, who are exposed to intense radiant energy, begin by selection a shade too dark to see the welding zone. Then try lighter shades until you find one that allows a sufficient view of the welding zone without going below the minimum protective shade.

FILTER LENS SHADE NUMBERS FOR PROTECTION AGAINIST RADIANT ENERGY
Welding operation	Shade number
Shielded metal-arc welding 1/18-,3/32-,1/8-, 5/32 inch diameter electrode	10
Gas-shielded arc welding (nonferrous) 1/16-, 3/32-,1/8-,5/32-inch diameter electrode	11
Gas-shielded arc welding (ferrous) 1/16-, 3/32-,1/8-,5/32-inch diameter electrode	12
Shielded metal-arc welding 3/16-,7/32-,1/4-inch diameter electrodes	12
5/16-,3/8-inch diameter electrodes	12
Atomic hydrogen welding	10-14
Carbon arc welding	14
Soldering	2
Torch blazing	3 or 4
Light cutting, up to 1 inch	3 or 4
Medium cutting, 1 inch to 6 inches	4 or 5
Heavy cutting, over 6 inches	5 or 6
Gas welding (light), up to 1/8 inch	4 or 5
Gas welding (medium), 1/8 inch to 1/2 inch	5 or 6
Gas welding (heavy), over 1/2 inch	6 or 8

Part 2. TRAINING GUIDE - Employees must be trained to know the following:

Q. Why eye protection is necessary:
A. Listed above are job hazards that require eye protection. The Protective Equipment section of the chart describes the required equipment for this job.

Q. How eye protection protects the wearer:
A. The use of ANSI approved safety glasses with side shields are designed to protect against airborne particles that may enter and rupture the eyeball.

Q. What the limitations of the eye protection are:
A. Safety glasses will not stop all projectiles and may not catch dust or liquid splashes. Using chemical or safety goggles protects against these exposures.

Q. When eye protectors must be worn:
A. Protection must be worn when there is a potential for injury to the eyes or face from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, vapors, or gases, radiant light, or any combination of the above.

Q. What proper procedure is for putting the protective eyewear on for comfortable and effective fit:
A. Protective eyewear must fit closely to the eye and/or face to prevent particle entry into the eyes. They must be tight enough not to fall off but must be comfortable. Protection should be adjusted to provide maximum protection to the areas being protected. Goggles can be worn over glasses and can be vented or non-vented. Proper eye protection should always be utilized instead of or in conjunction with contact lenses.

Q. How signs of wear identified are:
A. When eye protection becomes chipped, scratched, or scraped, or there is a loss of elasticity or fraying of headbands, it should be replaced. Pits or scratches may effect the impact resistance of the lens or the frame. Wearers should inspect eye and face protection before wearing and replace any defective equipment.

Q. How safety eyewear may be cleaned and disinfected:
A. Eye and face protection should be kept clean based on the manufacturer's recommended instructions. Lenses of the eye protection must be kept clean. Daily inspection and cleaning of eye protection with soap and warm water or with a cleaning solution and tissue is recommended.

Part 3. VERIFICATION OF TRAINING
Personal Protective Equipment Assessment and Training

I have received and understand the material presented concerning a job hazard assessment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements for this job assignment. My training included a discussion period covering the following points:

What PPE must be worn in this work place
When PPE must be worn
How to inspect PPE for wear and damage
How to put on, make fit, and take off PPE
What the limitations of the PPE are
How to properly store and clean PPE
How to properly dispose of the PPE

I have been afforded the opportunity to ask questions about the use of PPE and I have had a "hands on" exercise using this PPE properly.

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