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PPE safety
PPE equipment definitons
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hard Hat | Protects Head from low, Hanging, or falling objects. |
| Chaps | Protects the legs from heat, impacts, and cuts and abrasions while welding or cutting. |
| Earplugs | Protects the ears for loud noises. |
| Boots | Protects feet from abrasions, cuts, and chemicals. |
| Face Shield | Provides additional protection for the face from particles, and chemical splashes but is not impact resistant. |
| Full Body Suit | Protects body from chemicals, toxins, or biological hazards. |
| Gloves | Protects the hands form chemicals, rough or sharp parts, or heat . |
| Goggles | Protects the eyes from splashes of chemicals, paint, or other liquids. |
| Harness | Fall protection system worn when working at height. |
| Hazards | Dangers in the workplace. |
| Respirator | Protects lungs from dust, fumes, gasses and vapors. |
| Safety Glasses | Protects the eyes from impacts with flying objects. |
| Safety Vest | Increases visibility to keep workers from being run over or struck by objects at a job site. |
| Welding Helmet | Protects eyes and face from bright arc and heat when welding. |
| Coveralls | a one-piece protective garment worn for heavy manual work. |
| Fire Retardant Jacket | A jacket that can resist heat and flames |
| Cut Resistant Gloves | Gloves that can resist sharp, pointed, objects |
| Nomex Hood | A Hood that can resist heat and flames |
| Sleeves | the part of a garment that wholly or partly covers a person's arm. |