TITLE:	ES&H Manual
DOCUMENT ID:	6550 Appendix T1 Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Cryogen Work

1.0 Purpose

Specific personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when handling cryogens. This appendix describes how to determine the appropriate PPE, and how to obtain it.

2.0 Scope

This appendix applies only to PPE required to handle and dispense cryogens in amounts less than 50 gallons (190 liters). Additional control measures, up to and including a work control document, may be required for greater quantities or as otherwise indicated by a Task Hazard Analysis.

The process steps for this procedure are performed in coordination with ES&H Manual Chapter 6550 Cryogenic Safety Program.

3.0 Responsibilities

NOTE: Management authority may be delegated at the discretion of the responsible manager.

3.1 Everyone Working with Cryogens

· Wear required PPE while working with cryogens.

· Inspect PPE for damage before use; dispose of unusable PPE in trash.

· Obtain PPE supplies as needed.

3.2 Supervisor/Subcontracting Officer’s Technical Representative (SOTR)/Sponsor

· Ensure availability of required PPE.

· Authorize only specifically trained individuals to work with cryogens in excess of 50 gallons (190 liters).

4.0 Process Steps

The potential for serious injury to eyes, hands, skin, and body from even minimal contact with cryogens makes the following PPE necessary.

4.1 Eye Protection

Eye protection is required when working with cryogenic fluids.

· Wear goggles if using amounts less than 1-liter.

· Wear a full face shield over goggles if:

o Using amounts greater than 1-liter,

o Pouring a cryogen, or

o Working with a wide-mouth dewar.

NOTE: A face shield by itself does not provide adequate splash protection. Goggles must be worn underneath. The only exception is a combination face shield/goggle unit. This can be obtained from Industrial Hygiene.

4.2 Hand Protection

Hand protection is required when working with cryogens.

· Wear cryogenic gloves – these are specifically made for handling cryogenic material.

NOTE: Never wear clean room gloves which are absorbent (cotton) or porous (nylon) when handling cryogens; these gloves can worsen an injury.

4.3 Body Protection

Protective clothing is required when working with cryogens.

· Always wear:

o Long, cuffless, pants and

o Closed-toed, leather or otherwise impervious, shoes.

AND

· When working with quantities greater than 1-liter and less than 190-liters, wear:

o Boots; and

o Cryogenic apron.

NOTE: Never wear shorts. Exposed skin is particularly susceptible to serious injury.

4.4 Obtaining PPE

Required PPE is available through Webstock, the stockroom, your supervisor, or Industrial Hygiene. (See ES&H Manual 6620 Appendix T1 Selecting, Acquiring, Training, and Caring for Personal Protective Equipment for further information.)

5.0 Revision Summary

Revision 1 – 01/12/17 – Updated to reflect current laboratory operations.

ISSUING AUTHORITY	TECHNICAL POINT-OF-CONTACT	APPROVAL DATE	EXPIRATION DATE	REV.
ESH&Q Division	Dana Arenius	01/17/12	01/17/17	1

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