Policy Statement for PPE
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The following Policy Statement for PPE was
developed by a Division of Public Health PPE Expert Panel in 2008.
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The ability to properly select, use and maintain
necessary personal protective equipment is a core competency of public
health professionals as defined by the Council on Linkages Between
Academia and Public Health Practice (http://www.trainingfinder.org/competencies).
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The OSHA and the Wisconsin Department of Commerce
regulate PPE
use in the workplace, including public health agencies, per OSHA
General PPE Requirements Standard 29CFR1910
Subpart I and Wisconsin
COMM Chapter 32.
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Local Health Departments are responsible for
following the standards for PPE set forth the by OSHA General PPE
Standard 29CFR1910 Subpart I and Wisconsin COMM Chapter 32.
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Avoidance of a hazard should always be the first
course of action. When this
is not feasible, attempts should be made to engineer a solution to
prevent personal exposure or to otherwise isolate the hazard.
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When engineering and work place hazards are not
effective, use PPE. PPE
should be used as a last resort to protect against a hazard. PPE devices
alone should not be relied on to provide protection against hazards, but
should be used in conjunction with engineering controls, and sound work
practices.
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Healthcare workers and other volunteers assigned to
assist in a public health emergency will be treated and provided the
same protections as employees, under OSHA law.
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The resources in this website support the following
National Public Health Standards Essential Services:
If you have any questions, e-mail Gwen Borlaug at gwen.borlaug@wisconsin.gov
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Last Revised:
July 25, 2012
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