Most of us already know that personal protective equipment, or PPE, is required for the various jobs we perform and the many areas in the plant into which we enter. Yet, thousands of injuries occur each year to employees who are either not wearing any protective equipment at all, or are not wearing the appropriate protection for their job task or work environment. Topics include eye and fact protection, hardhats, foot protection, gloves and hearing protection.
- Which types of eye and face protection are required for various hazards.
- What types and classes of hardhats are available and the protection each one provides.
- Why safety shoes and boots must be worn in areas where impact and puncture hazards exist.
- Which types of gloves protect against specific hazards and the importance of wearing the proper glove for the job.
- What types of hearing protection may be used to protect against hazardous noise.
- Why it is the employee’s responsibility to wear the appropriate PPE in all situations in which it is required.
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