Copyright Progressive Business Publications Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Risks In The Workplace Bruises, cuts, punctures and amputations Blindness Hearing loss Toxic exposure Death
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Risks in the Workplace (Continued) Blood and toxic chemicals Live electrical wires Objects falling or fixed objects Intense heat and power tools Intense light
Copyright Progressive Business Publications You Can Protect Yourself! Safety glasses, goggles and face shields Hard hats Safety shoes Gloves Earplugs and earmuffs
Copyright Progressive Business Publications 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
Copyright Progressive Business Publications 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
Copyright Progressive Business Publications 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
Copyright Progressive Business Publications 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
Copyright Progressive Business Publications 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
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Protect Your Hands with Gloves Leather and canvas Puncture-resistant Chemical-resistant High-voltage Comfortably fitting
Copyright Progressive Business Publications 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
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Protective Work Clothing Fire-resistant Full bodysuit Long-sleeve shirts and long pants Dangerous clothing
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Damaged Equipment Will Not Protect You Cracked or cut gloves Ripped clothing Cracked hard hat Separated soles Broken or cracked eye protection
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Summary Risks in the workplace You can protect yourself Damaged equipment will not protect you