052 - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
- Body Protection: Hazards that threaten the torso tend to threaten the entire body. A variety of protective clothing, including laboratory coats, long pants, rubber aprons, coveralls, and disposable body suits are available for specific work conditions.
- Eye Protection: Employees must wear protection if hazards exist that could cause eye or face injury. Eye and face protection should be used in conjunction with equipment guards, engineering controls, and safe practices.
- Feet Protection: Feet must be protected against hazards that can cause foot injuries. Specific PPE for different hazards.
- Hand Protection: One of the most sensitive body parts that need protection. Without hands you are virtually unable to perform any work.
- Head Protection: Accidents that cause head injuries are difficult to anticipate or control. If hazards exist that could cause head injury, employees should try to eliminate the hazards, but they should also wear head protection.
- Hearing Protection: If you work in a high noise area, wear hearing protection. Most hearing protection devices have an assigned rating that indicates the amount of protection provided.
- Respiratory Protection: Many hazards exist that can affect breathing. Effective protection should be used.
"Employees learn the different types of personal protection available
for work."
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