copyright progressive business publications personal protective equipment (ppe)
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Risks In The Workplace
Bruises, cuts, punctures and amputations
Blindness
Hearing loss
Toxic exposure
Death
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Risks in the Workplace (Continued)
Blood and toxic chemicals
Live electrical wires
Objects falling or fixed objects
Intense heat and power tools
Intense light
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You Can Protect Yourself!
Safety glasses, goggles and face shields
Hard hats
Safety shoes
Gloves
Earplugs and earmuffs
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Protect Your Eyesight
Contacts are not enough
Safety glasses guard against impact and heat
Goggles provide a shield around your eyes
Welding shields protect your eyes from intense light
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Care of Protective Eyewear
Protective eyewear will not withstand repeated impact or abuse
Replace glasses when lenses are broken or you cannot see through them for any reason
Replace knotted, twisted, worn or stretched out goggle straps
Clean after every use
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Breathe Safely
Hazardous particles in the air can cause serious injuries or death
Respirators will help you breathe safely
Beware: You cannot see or smell most hazardous particles
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Protect Your Head
Head injuries can be caused by:– Falling objects
– Electrical currents
– General Contact
Choose the right hard hat
– Class A
– Class B
– Class C
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Protect Your Feet
Your feet can be damaged from
– Rolling objects
– Falling objects
– Nails or spikes
Protect your feet with:
– Steel-toed work boots or shoes
– Foot, toe and shin guards
– Metal insoles for shoes
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Protect Your Hands with Gloves
Leather and canvas
Puncture-resistant
Chemical-resistant
High-voltage
Comfortably fitting
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Protect Your Hearing
Hearing problems affect every aspect of life
Hearing loss from loud noises is 100% preventable
Your own equipment will not protect you
Disposable earplugs
Earmuffs
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Protective Work Clothing
Fire-resistant
Full bodysuit
Long-sleeve shirts and long pants
Dangerous clothing
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Damaged Equipment Will Not Protect You
Cracked or cut gloves
Ripped clothing
Cracked hard hat
Separated soles
Broken or cracked eye protection
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Summary
Risks in the workplace
You can protect yourself
Damaged equipment will not protect you