personal protective equipment
personal protective equipment
🛡️ PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) PROGRAM
Fireproofing Operations (Cementitious, Intumescent, & Board Installation)
Applicable Standards: 29 CFR 1910.132, 1910.133, 1910.138, 1910.95, 1910.136
1. Purpose
2. Hazard-Based PPE Requirements
| Task | Primary Hazards | Required PPE |
|---|---|---|
| Mixing dry cementitious | ||
| Spraying cementitious | ||
| Spraying intumescent | ||
| Board cutting/installation | ||
| Cleanup (dry) |
3. Eye & Face Protection (Goggles Required for Spraying)
Standard safety glasses are NOT sufficient for mixing or spraying.
| Task | Minimum Protection | Why Glasses Fail |
|---|---|---|
| Mixing dry cementitious | ||
| Spraying cementitious | ||
| Spraying intumescent | ||
| Cleaning spray gun | ||
| Board cutting |
Rule: Contact lenses are prohibited during mixing or spraying.
The eyewash station must be within 100 feet of the mixing/spraying area (1910.151(c)).
The eyewash station must be within 100 feet of the mixing/spraying area (1910.151(c)).
4. Body Protection (Coveralls)
Standard work clothes (cotton, denim) are not sufficient for spray work.
| Coverall Type | Use For | Fails At |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Tyvek | ||
| Chemical-resistant Tyvek | ||
| Coated poly (CPE) |
Fireproofing Note: Standard Tyvek is not solvent-proof or waterproof.
Rule: Tape cuffs and ankles to prevent overspray entry. Remove inside out to avoid skin contamination. Change immediately if wet inside.
Rule: Tape cuffs and ankles to prevent overspray entry. Remove inside out to avoid skin contamination. Change immediately if wet inside.
5. Hand Protection (No Leather, No Latex, No Cotton)
| Glove Type | Use For | Change Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrile (chemical-resistant) | ||
| Rubber (neoprene) | ||
| Cut-resistant (Kevlar) | ||
| Leather (over gloves) |
6. Foot Protection (No Canvas, No Mesh)
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Waterproof | |
| Lace-up (not pull-on) | |
| Steel toe | |
| Slip-resistant sole |
Rule: If boots become wet inside, stop and change immediately. Do not wait for burning sensation.
7. Hearing Protection (Spray Rigs Exceed 85 dBA)
| Equipment | Noise Level |
|---|---|
| Airless spray rig (pump + compressor) | |
| Cementitious mixer | |
| Boom lift alarm |
Rule: If you must raise your voice to speak to someone 3 feet away, noise levels exceed 85 dBA. Wear hearing protection.
Required: Earplugs (NRR 25+) or earmuffs. Double protection (plugs + muffs) for extended exposure.
Hearing Conservation Program required per 1910.95 if exposure reaches 85+ dBA (annual audiograms, training).
Required: Earplugs (NRR 25+) or earmuffs. Double protection (plugs + muffs) for extended exposure.
Hearing Conservation Program required per 1910.95 if exposure reaches 85+ dBA (annual audiograms, training).
8. PPE Inspection & Replacement - Daily
| Equipment | Check For | Replace If |
|---|---|---|
| Goggles | ||
| Tyvek suit | ||
| Nitrile gloves | ||
| Rubber gloves | ||
| Cut-resistant gloves | ||
| Boots | ||
| Earplugs/earmuffs |
9. Training Requirements (1910.132(f))
Training provided before initial use, annually, and when hazards change:
- What PPE is required for each task
- How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear
- Limitations of the PPE
- Care, maintenance, and disposal
- Recognition of damage requiring replacement
10. Enforcement
Supervisors will conduct daily PPE inspections before work begins. Employees found without required PPE will be removed from the work area until compliant.
Employee Acknowledgment
I acknowledge that I have received training on the PPE requirements for fireproofing operations. I understand that standard construction PPE is not sufficient for my work.
| Employee Name (Print) | Signature | Date | Task (circle) |
|---|---|---|---|
Program Approval
✅ Fillable Personal Protective Equipment Program — Complete all sections, then use Print → "Save as PDF" to generate a permanent record. This PPE program is specific to fireproofing operations per 29 CFR 1910.132, 1910.133, 1910.138, 1910.95, and 1910.136.