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Term | Definition |
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hard hat | a rigid protective helmet, as worn by factory and building workers |
ear plugs | Ear plugs are a device inserted into the ear to prevent loud noise or the intrusion of water, foreign bodies, dust, cold and strong wind from entering the ear. |
respirator | an apparatus worn over the mouth and nose or the entire face to prevent the inhalation of dust, smoke, or other noxious substances. |
vest | A safety vest is an article of personal protective equipment that's designed to have high visibility and reflective. |
fire retardant jacket | flame resistant (FR) clothing |
face shield | a device used to protect wearer's entire face |
safety glasses | act as a shield to protect the eyes from any type of foreign debris that may cause irritation or injury. |
coveralls | designed to cover the whole body and other clothing to protect against dirt or other outside contaminants. |
cut resistant gloves | specifically designed to protect hands from cuts or lacerations due to contact with various cutting machines, equipment, tools, or sharp-edged items such as knives, blades, metals, glass, or ceramics. |
sleeves | designed to protect the wearer against specific hazards, and are most often used to protect against injuries caused by abrasion, slashing, electric shock, chemicals or heat. |
dust mask | protect against dusts encountered during construction or cleaning activities |
nomex hood | designed to protect firefighters from serious injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, radio logical, physical, electrical, mechanical or other hazards. |
steel toe shoes | durable boot or shoe that has a protective reinforcement in the toe which protects the foot from falling objects or compression |
boots | protect the user against health or safety risks at work |
chaps | refers to protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection. |
full body suit | protective suit is an umbrella term for any item of clothing or suit which protects the wearer against a variety of different harmful agents. |
goggles | that is worn on the eye for its protection. ... |
harness | designed to catch a person in case of falling while working at height. |
hazards | equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. |
welding helmet | protect the eyes, face and neck from flash burn, ultraviolet light, sparks, infrared light, and heat. |