Excel Spreadsheet Break-down

1 – Rows use numbers

This page is for personnel not familiar with Excel spreadsheets2 – Columns use letters

3 – Individual Cells (this one is cell 6 – F). Each cell on the page is referenced by its row number and letter.

Next slide begins the Matrix guide training

4 – Each sheet (entire page shown)

is called a “Worksheet”.

Excel Spreadsheet Start Page

1 - Instructions and Guidance 2 - Color-Coding legend used in the worksheet

3 - General Notes to help the user and

helpful tips

To Begin using Matrix, Click the: Enter “The Matrix” in the spreadsheet which will take the user to the next sheet

The start page worksheet provides the user with helpful information. User should be familiar with steps 1 – 3 prior to proceeding

Next slide simulates the hyperlink was clicked

Hand PPE Selection MatrixThe PPE Selection Matrix page uses rows, columns, color-codes, and hyperlinks to

assist the user is selecting the correct glove for use

Next slide explains the different rows

and columns

Hand PPE Selection Matrix

HMUG Group #Column - A

HMUG Group NameColumn - B

Hand Protection RecommendationColumn - C

Chemical Glove Types

Click: Back to the “How to Use this Matrix” page

to return to first page

Color-Coding recommendation legend

SPIN #’s (Row 3)

The PPE Selection Matrix page is designed to guide the user from chemical Group, Name, Recommendation, and Glove Type.

Next slide breaks down Row 1 – 4 of the Matrix

Note (Row 4)

Hand PPE Selection Matrix

HMUG Chemical Group #

Column A

HMUG Chemical

Group Name

Column BHand Protection

Chemical Recommendation

Column C

SPIN #’s

Gloves are listed between Column D - M

Close-up of the Hand PPE Selection Matrix Row 1 – 4 and Columns A - M

NOTE

Hand PPE Selection MatrixHand PPE Selection Matrix example of how to use the Matrix rows and columns

Row #

Next slide shows the row and column selection

Row 14 (bottom line in picture) shows the user that it is:HMUG Chemical Group – 10 (column A)

HMUG Chemical Group Name – Fuels (column B)

Hand Protection Chemical Recommendation – Neoprene, Nitrile, or Natural Rubber (column C)

Column M (Multi-Layer Laminate) is YELLOW may

also be used.

Column D, E, G, H, I, L are GREEN and should be the PPE used

Columns F is RED which signifies DO NOT USE!

Following row 14 over to the first GREEN cell (identifies the column that is recommended).Follow that cell up to row 3 provides the user with a glove type (NITRILE (GREEN “OTTO Fuel”) Gauntlet Gloves ).

Hand PPE Selection Matrix

Other glove types that could be used

When there is multiple green cells the user has a choice of gloves that may be used. In the example you can see that all but column F could be used. Note: Column M (Yellow) is OK to use as an alternative or in addition to the specific glove.

Click NITRILE (GREEN “OTTO Fuel”) Gauntlet Gloves Row 2, Column D, to hyperlink to the glove page for information on that PPE. NEXT SLIDE simulates that the hyperlink was clicked

Individual Glove Page

NSN’s

Click: “BACK TO HAND PROTECTION SELECTION MATRIX” to return to Hand selection page

SPIN

Nitrile Gauntlet page

Pictures to easily identify the

gloves

Additional recommendations

Glove name as it appears in the Stock

System

Hand PPE Selection Matrix“More Info” Hyperlink

In several columns the cell is colored BROWN. Inside the cell is More Info which is a hyperlink to a new page that provides the user the General Recommendations worksheet that has an even greater break-down of what gloves work best for a specific chemical.

CLICK: More Info to hyperlink to the General Recommendations

Next slide is an example of hyperlink to More Info page

General Recommendations WorksheetProvides additional information on which glove is recommended for different chemicals

Chemical Name (Alphabetic order)

Glove type

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Poor

Fair

Not Tested

Color-code legend

OSHA PPE Guide link Click: “BACK TO HAND PROTECTION SELECTION MATRIX” to return to Hand

selection page

Tabs may be used when selecting specific gloves if the hyperlinks do not work. Clicking any tab will advance the user to that worksheet.

Individual Worksheet TabsAlong the bottom of Excel spreadsheets are tabs