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2.4 Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment must be worn during work to minimize risks to
health.
▪ Always wear the personal protective equipment required for the job at
hand.
▪ Never wear damaged personal protective equipment.
▪ Observe information about personal protective equipment provided in the
work area.
Protective clothing Close-fitting work clothing with a low tearing strength,
with tight sleeves and with no protruding parts. It mainly
serves to protect the wearer against being caught by
moving machine parts.
Safety shoes To protect against falling heavy objects and slipping on
slippery surfaces.
Safety glasses To protect the eyes from flying parts and splashing liq-
uids.
Visor To protect the face from flying parts and splashing liq-
uids or other dangerous substances.
Hard hat To protect against falling and flying parts and materials.
Hearing protection To protect against hearing damage.
Protective gloves To protect against mechanical, thermal and electrical
hazards.
Table3: Personal protective equipment