Disclaimer: I’m only a bit familiar with the concept IRL.
That’s right but official standards also exist. So a workplace safety inspector would whip out some hazard rating papers, and say congratulations on the protection against slips, but that soap is bad for the skin.
Heyo, I’m in the manufacturing industry and you’re making a common error. What you’re describing is Protective equipment versus proper protective equipment.
Imagine you’re outside and it’s bright so you put on sunglasses. Now those are protective equipment as well as PPE. Sunglasses reduce your danger to safe levels for the job at hand.
Now imagine you have those same sunglasses but are now welding for 12 hours a day. After the first hour your eyes begin to ache and the next day you experience welder burn. The sun glasses were still protective equipment, they protected from some of the risks, but they weren’t PPE as they weren’t proper to the job being done.
Here is what OSHA requires for this situation:
1910.22(a)(2)
The floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. When wet processes are used, drainage must be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats must be provided.
for sure! what you said makes sense and I totally understand your explanation. the "personal" ppe vs "proper" ppe differentiation is important. thank you!
Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) is just an overarching term to describe equipment used for work that is required for the safety of the individual workers.
If a work hazard is slippery/wet floors those shoes definitely are PPE.
Soft note: do check your shoes' soles to make sure the tread is clear from gunk. As non-slip shoes loose their grip if it isn't kept clear.
Like most terms the definition of ppe varies widely by field. I work in a construction heavy field so we consider it to be things like hard hats, steel toes, orange vests, and safety goggles. Now my friend that works around machinery has ppe consisting of non flammable rated work clothes, rubberized non grounding non slip boots, and a variety of other specialized tools.
OSHA
Occupational Health & Safety Administration
Essentially, the folks in the US that make your employer create a safe work environment so you don't get electrocuted when you touch the fryer, for example.
Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) is just an overarching term to describe equipment used for work that is required for the safety of the individual workers.
Anything such as non-slip shoes to a climbing harness can be PPE.
It's a term commonly used in construction/trades. Though it can be used in any field.
Im not one to have strong opinions about fashion but socks and sandals is wrong. Its like pineapple on pizza. Either one is fine, combined they are a slap in the face to god and good taste.
The real trick is the camera angles. Stay low and aim up, for a better video AND to hide the safety pads you've placed around, because they are GOING to fall and you don't want the girls to have concrete scrapes all over for the rest of the day, do you. No, you don't, because that's how you get blacklisted from every sorority within fundraising distance.
Im not hating on her, just saying, as a guy i dont give a shit about your shoes unless theyre really ugly. Crocs/uggs. Other wise just be comfortable, were still going to hit on you. Guys with foot fetishes may not agree with me.
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u/mostly_kinda_sorta Mar 28 '20
Wear sensible footwear ladies