You will receive training on how to perform work activities that require you to handle, pour, store, move, an dispose of potentially hazardous chemicals. That training should include information on what PPE to wear, how to use it, how to keep it clean, and how to ensure it is useable.
Remember, the PPE you use is the only barrier, in most cases, that you will have against the effects of exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Wear the PPE required for use in designated chemical operations, and wear it in the prescribed manner. For example, you must not place anything in your mouth that could change the way the respirator fits around your cheeks or jaw.
Ensure that you wear the correct type of PPE. For example, there are several categories of respirators, including air-line supplied respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and chemical cartridge respirators. In no case, unless you earn certification in the selection, use, and maintenance of respirators, can you select and fit and maintain your own respirator. Also, in all cases you must receive hands-on training in donning, using, fitting, removing, storage, and checking respirators.
Check the Material Safety Data Sheet for required PPE for each chemical you use. If you may be exposed to several potentially hazardous chemicals a the same time, you must use the PPE required to protect you from the most hazardous chemical. The PPE you may use could include a hard hat, chemical goggles, glasses, face shield, full-face or half-face air-purifying respirator, hearing protection, gloves, foot protection, apron, and full body suits.
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