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Personal Protective Equipment. PPE:. It protects against accidents. Inspect it regularly. Properly care for it. Use it properly. Never alter it. Eye/Face Protection. Safety glasses Cutting goggles Face shields (clear or shaded) Welding Helmets (minimum shade).
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Personal Protective Equipment PPE: • It protects against accidents. • Inspect it regularly. • Properly care for it. • Use it properly. • Never alter it.
Eye/Face Protection • Safety glasses • Cutting goggles • Face shields (clear or shaded) • Welding Helmets (minimum shade) *inspect for cleanliness * and scratches
Gloves • protect against sharp objects, rough or hot materials, oils/chemicals, or electricity. • What are you doing? • Use the right ones: cloth, canvas, leather, or rubber. • Inspect regularly.
Shoes • Preferred type is rubber soled, steel-toed boots • Never wear sandals, flip-flops, or shoes that expose the foot.
Clothes • Wear long pants that are not frayed. • Leather Jacket and/or long sleeves in some situations such as welding
Hearing Protection • Hearing damage is painless, which makes hearing protection extra important • Earplugs - clean regularly • Earmuffs - fit snuggly • With extreme noise, wear both
Breathing Protection • Respirators • Breathing Masks