Policy Text
Policy Delano Police Department
705 Delano PD Policy Manual
Personal Protective Equipment
705.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy identifies the different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by the
Department as well the requirements and guidelines for the use of PPE.
This policy does not address ballistic vests or protection from communicable disease, as those
issues are addressed in the Body Armor and Communicable Diseases policies.
705.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include:
Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Equipment that protects a person from serious
workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, radiological, physical,
electrical, mechanical or other workplace hazards.
Respiratory PPE - Any device that is worn by the user to protect from exposure to atmospheres
where there is smoke, low levels of oxygen, high levels of carbon monoxide, or the presence of
toxic gases or other respiratory hazards. For purposes of this policy, respiratory PPE does not
include particulate-filtering masks such as N95 or N100 masks.
705.2 POLICY
The Delano Police Department endeavors to protect members by supplying certain PPE to
members as provided in this policy.
705.3 OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
Members are required to use PPE as provided in this policy and pursuant to their training.
Members are responsible for proper maintenance and storage of issued PPE. PPE should be
stored in an appropriate location so that it is available when needed.
Any member who identifies hazards in the workplace is encouraged to utilize the procedures in
the Illness and Injury Prevention Policy to recommend new or improved PPE or additional needs
for PPE.
705.4 HEARING PROTECTION
Approved hearing protection shall be used by members during firearms training.
Hearing protection shall meet or exceed the requirements provided in 8 CCR 5098.
705.5 EYE PROTECTION
Approved eye protection, including side protection, shall be used by members during firearms
training. Eye protection for members who wear prescription lenses shall incorporate the
prescription (e.g., eye protection that can be worn over prescription lenses). Members shall ensure
their eye protection does not interfere with the fit of their hearing protection.
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