OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and HEALTH Number STD96015 Effective Date January 1997 Pages 7

Reference OSHA 1910.134 – 136 and 1926.100 – 103; ANSI Standard Z89.1; ASTM F2412-05 and F2413-05 ANSI Z41.1-1999; ANSI 107-2004 Revision No. 5 Last Reviewed January 2008 Effective July 2008**

** See details, Page 3, Visibility, Number 1

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT A. PURPOSESE The purpose of this standard is to define minimum standards for use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for ODOT employees. B. GUIDELINESGENERAL 1. A written Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) shall be conducted to determine what PPE is required to be worn for job tasks that require the use of PPE. (See Attachment “A”). The JHA must be signed by the person conducting the JHA. 2. A written Hazard Assessment is not required if using equipment for which the manufacturer has indicated the required PPE. For example, eye protection is required for grinder use, per the manufacturer. 3. Minimum general clothing requirements for all ODOT employees performing field work or who work in general production areas (eg, Truck Shop, Sign Shop, Storeroom, Materials Lab): •

Shirts, from point of shoulder which cover the entire torso, will be worn at all times.

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Employees working in the field shall be identifiable as an ODOT worker by the ODOT logo and legend on their hat or garment.

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Pants are required which cover legs to ankle.

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Hat appropriate for the situation and potential hazards.

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Basic boot or shoe, appropriate for the situation and potential hazards (see Foot Protection section, page 2).

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SEIU contract stipulates an annual clothing allowance for maintenance employees. Clothing purchased by employees, such as vests, shirts, or jackets or other high visibility garments acquired by employees to meet the high-visibility and reflective standards of ANSI Class 2 or 3 will not have the ODOT logo. This is subject to change per SEIU negotiations. Check contract for specific amount and language.

4. For any chemical use check the manufacture’s MSDS to determine proper PPE. 5. Defective or obsolete PPE shall be immediately removed from service and replaced with new equipment. 6. Loose fitting clothes or jewelry will not be worn around moving machinery, grinding operations, etc.

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7. Hair that could come in contact with or be caught in machinery will be protected by a hard hat or hair net. 8. PPE shall be stored in a manner that will keep it clean and in good condition. 9. For work near or over water where there is the potential for drowning (eg. swift flowing water or water in excess of 4ft. deep), employees shall wear an approved personal flotation device. Any boat used during ODOT work will be equipped with life rings. This excludes work over water while wearing fall protection equipment. Work over water may require other protective equipment, as determined by a Job Hazard Assessment for the task. EYE and FACE PROTECTION 1. ANSI approved eye and face protection shall be worn anytime the nature of the work and/or the location of the work presents potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, bloodborne pathogen, or radiation agents, based upon a Job Hazard Analysis and/or manager’s evaluation. 2. Face and eye protection shall be kept clean and in good repair. 3. Each employee working in an area requiring the use of safety glasses that may need prescription lenses may purchase safety glasses from an optical vendor of their choice and at their expense. Check with the Office of Employee Safety for vendors who give price breaks. 4. Welders, who wear prescription glasses, may receive up to $75.00 annual reimbursement of safety lenses. This is subject to change per SEIU negotiations. Check the contract for specific amount and language. HAND PROTECTION 1. Protective gloves shall be worn when hands are exposed to cuts, abrasions, electrical hazards, extreme heat, or blood-borne pathogens. 2. Chemical resistant gloves appropriate for the task must be worn when exposed to toxic/corrosive chemicals. Make sure the gloves chosen are resistant to the specific chemical materials to be used. 3. Based on a hazard assessment, regular work gloves will be worn in activities which may result in injury. HEAD PROTECTION 1. ODOT head gear will have the ODOT logo or other approved ODOT legend. 2. Employees working in the field, on or adjacent to the highway or when exposed vehicular traffic, will wear the appropriate hat for the hazards of the exposure. 3. Employees working in areas where there is risk of head injury from impact by falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by approved hard hats. Colors are fluorescent yellow-green, yellow, orange, or bright white. Metal hats are not allowed. All hard hats will be stamped ANSI Z89.1-1997 or ANSI Z89.1-1986. (See attachment “B” for description of type and class of ANZI Z89.1-1997 hard hats---and examples where hard hats are to be worn.) NOTE: Hard hats shall be replaced when determined by inspection that the shell or the suspension is not serviceable. 4. ODOT issued or approved soft caps or stocking caps may be worn instead of hard hats in work areas where there is no risk of falling or flying objects, or electrical shocks or burns. See Visibility section. 5. Options: ODOT provides wide rim soft hats, safari attachments that fit all caps and hats, and sunscreen (with an SPF 15 or better). These options will provide better protection to the head, ear, and neck areas from repetitive sun exposure. The wide rim soft hat styles are predetermined by ODOT, come with the approved ODOT logo and color, and can be purchased at the Storeroom.

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FOOT PROTECTION 1. ODOT work involves many jobs and tasks that present hazards to the feet and ankles. Proper footwear can reduce the risk to feet and ankles in a number of ways. Hazards to feet and ankles include the following: ° Falling objects ° Rolling equipment or heavy objects that can crush toes or feet ° Equipment with moving parts ° Chemical burns ° Punctures and lacerations from sharp or jagged objects ° Slippery surfaces ° Uneven surfaces ° Electric shock ° Poor housekeeping leading to slips, trips and falls ° Work on hard surfaces ° Fungal infections from poor “breathe-ability” or inadequate hygiene The need for Safety footwear shall be determined by conducting a Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) for the task(s). 2. Employees who work in the field or industrial shop areas shall wear sturdy boots that meet minimum requirements, as defined below. Western style or “Cowboy” boots should not be worn unless they satisfy these criteria: At least 6” from the bottom of the heel to the top of the boot at the ankle; Completely enclosed at toe and heel; Upper material construction of leather OR leather with breathable openings of cut resistant ballistic nylon or CorduraTM type materials OR leather with rubber lower waterproof sections; Heels, low and wide for stability, no taller than 2”. Soles should be selected for the work setting. Slick or worn-out soles are not acceptable for work activities on slopes or where traction is major factor. A 6” or taller slip-on or lace-up waterproof (rubber, neoprene, pvc, etc.) boot is an acceptable alternative for wet environments. Guidelines from ANSI Z41.1 1999 should be considered when choosing work boots. (These guidelines are included at the end of this Standard as Attachment C) 3. Approved safety boots (per ANSI Standard Z41.1 - 1999) with toe protection shall be worn by all employees who lift or work with heavy objects, as indicated by the JHA performed by the employee’s manager or Safety Manager. 4. Managers will consult with their Region/ Division Safety Managers, who will bring a recommendation to the Statewide Safety Team (STEAM) for approval to purchase safety boots with toe protection. This will provide statewide consistency in the payment of the safety boot reimbursement to the employees. The boot reimbursement list shall be updated annually by Human Resources, with assistance from Safety Manager and the employee’s supervisor. This is subject to change per SEIU negotiations. Check the contract for specific amount and language. VISIBILITY 1. An ANSI Class 2 or 3 retro-reflective safety vest, shirt, jacket, or rain gear is required for all work activity on or adjacent to the roadway (adjacent is 15’ from the improved or ordinarily roadway used for vehicular traffic, including paved shoulder). All ODOT purchased safety vest and hats will have the ODOT logo. For additional protection, at night or in low light conditions, it is recommended employees also wear the high visibility orange pants with retro-reflective striping for extra illumination. ** Effective July 2008, safety garments shall be worn when work activity is on the roadway or the highway right of way, regardless of the distance. 2. All safety vests are purchased through the ODOT storeroom and shall be labeled ANSI 107-1999----Class 2 or 3 and shall prominently display the approved ODOT logo (Flying T) and the legend “ODOT”. All other safety vests must be approved by the Safety and Risk Manager.

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3. ANSI Class 2 or 3 garments such as t-shirts and jackets may be worn in place of the ODOT Safety vest, however, they are not provided by ODOT. ODOT employees may purchase ANSI Class 2 or 3 garments without the ODOT logo from private vendors. 4. Approved soft cap, stocking cap, or hard hat of strong red, bright white, orange, strong yellow-green, strong yellow or fluorescent versions of these colors must be worn for all work activity on the roadway and right of way.

OTHER PPE REQUIREMENTS See Safety and Health Manual for other PPE and program requirements such as the Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection and Hearing Conservation Programs. C. ROLES and RESPONSIBILITY Employee 1. Shall follow requirements as outlined in the Job Hazard Assessment Worksheet document (Attachment “A”), developed within their assigned work sections, and ODOT standards. 2. Shall inspect any PPE prior to its being used and change PPE as necessary to maintain proper protection from potential hazards. Manager 1. Shall ensure this safety standard is implemented and followed in their areas of responsibility. 2. Shall identify and ensure appropriate training for all employees that are affected by this standard. 3. Shall ensure that all employees under their supervision are properly fitted with and trained in the proper use, maintenance, and care of PPE required for their job. Safety Manager 1. Shall provide consultation to managers and supervisors or others as necessary on any matter related to the implementation of and compliance with this safety standard. 2. Shall assist in development or procurement of the necessary training required by this standard. 3. Shall monitor and audit standard for compliance and continual safety improvement. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Any employee who is required to wear PPE shall be properly trained on its use prior to hazard exposure. Employees observed not using PPE correctly shall be promptly retrained. TRACKING REQUIREMENTS Documentation of successful training and demonstration of skills acquired. INSPECTION AND REVIEW This standard will be reviewed and revised as necessary on a five year basis by the assigned Safety Manager and submitted to the Statewide Safety Team (STEAM Team) for approval.

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ATTACHMENT A

JOB HAZARD ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Date:

JHA Number:

Step: 1 through 5

Location of Task: Task Description: Step 1 Description

Hazards

Preventive Measure(s)

Step 2 Description

Hazards

Preventive Measure(s)

Step 3 Description

Hazards

Preventive Measure(s)

Step 4 Description

Hazards

Preventive Measure(s)

Step 5 Description

Hazards

Preventive Measure(s)

Required Safe Job Procedure

Required PPE: Recommended additional measures/PPE: Assessment by:

Supervisor:

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ATTACHMENT “B” • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

ACTIVITIES/PLACES WHERE HARD HATS SHALL BE WORN Work sites designated as hard hat areas. Working under structures where there is potential for falling objects. Cutting brush, falling, and bucking trees. Working around cranes, boom trucks, and other similar equipment or near suspended loads, or in or around aerial lifts. Working around rotary mowers, bushwhackers, etc. In heavy timber during windstorms. Working around asphalt plants, rock crushers, concrete plants, under or around bridges, etc. where there is a possibility of head injury. Working adjacent to heavy equipment where potential of head injury exist, i.e., dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, cranes, conveyors, etc. Working around electrical lines. Working near rock walls, cliffs, and cut banks. Working around drilling equipment. Working around hot oil when danger of splashing exists Installing posts, signs, break-a-way posts, etc. Feeding brush chipper.

There will be other activities that require hard hats, but the above list is a representative sampling. Requirement for hard hat use may be exempted for job specific tasks if indicated by written job hazard assessment and approved by the Division/Region safety manager.

Type I

Description of Protective Helmets - ANSI Z89.1-1997 helmets designed to reduce the force of impact resulting from a blow to the top of head

Type II

helmets designed to provide protection against both side impact and blows to the top of the head.

Class G

General-are designed for general purpose with 2,200 voltage protection and to provide protection against impact hazards.

Class E

Electrical-are designed for utility workers providing protection from impact and penetration by falling of flying objects and up to 20,000 volts of electricity.

Class C

Conductive-are designed for general purpose, do not provide voltage protection, are lightweight and provide impact protection.

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ATTACHMENT “C” The following guidelines from ANSI Z41.1 1999 should be considered when choosing work shoes or boots: • Fit shoes or boots properly: measure both feet, and choose size to fit the larger foot. • Choose footwear with good arch supports unless medically unable to wear shoes with arch supports. • The toe box should be wide, not pointed, allowing movement of toes. • Shoes and boots must be completely enclosed, with no open toes, tops, or heels. • Heels must be low and wide for lateral stability; boots and shoes must have a heel of 2” or less and be at least 1.5” wide. • The inner side of the shoe or boot should be straight from the heel to toe. • Measure feet in the afternoon to account for swelling from working and standing. • Work boots must have a 6” to 8” (or greater) high ankle support, measured from the top of the sole. • Choose a sole material and tread pattern appropriate for the working surface to resist slipping. • If using padded or cushioning insoles, fit shoes or boots with insoles in place. • For puncture resistance, choose shoes or boots with a flexible steel shank in the sole. • If exposed to electrical hazards, choose shoes or boots with dielectric protection, i.e., non-conductive soles and/or insulation. • Shoes or boots must have laces or other means of holding footwear tightly to foot to prevent slipping on the foot. • Material must be leather or synthetic material such as Cordura™, ballistic nylon or Gore-Tex™, no canvas, cloth, or plastic. • If the work requires Safety footwear (steel toes/shanks), be sure to choose models with ANSI approval. • The need for Safety footwear shall be determined by conducting a Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) for the task(s).

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