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Safety
Personal Protective Equipment Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Respirator | Protects lungs from dusts, fumes, gasses and vapors |
Safety Glasses | Protect the eyes from impacts with flying objects |
Chaps | Protect the legs from heat, impacts, and cuts and abrasions while welding or cutting |
Hazards | Dangers in a workplace |
Hard Hat | Protects head from low, hanging, or falling objects |
Face Shield | Provides additional protection for the face from particles, and chemical splashes but is not impact resistant |
Harness | Fall protection system worn when working at height |
Safety Vest | Increases visability to keep workers from being run over or struck by objects at a job cite |
Full Bodysuit | Protects body from chemicals, toxins, or biological hazards |
Goggles | Protects eyes from splashes of chemicals, paint, or other liquids |
Boots | Protects feet from abrasions, cuts, and chemicals |
Earplugs | Protect the ears from loud noises |
Gloves | Protect the hands from chemicals, rough or sharp parts, or heat |
Welding Helmet | Protects eyes and face from bright arc and heat when welding |
Vest | A sleeveless garment for the upper body usually worn over a shirt: a protective usually sleeveless garment |
Fire Retardant Jacket | Fire-retardant fabrics are those that have undergone chemical treatment to acquire some of the same properties flame-resistant fabrics inherently have |
Coveralls | A one-piece protective garment worn for heavy manual work |
Cut Resistant Gloves | Cut-resistant gloves are those designed to protect the wearer's hands from cuts while working with sharp tools |
Sleeves | the part of a garment that wholly or partly covers a person's arm |
Dust Mask | A dust mask is a flexible pad held over the nose and mouth by elastic or rubber straps to protect against dusts encountered during construction or cleaning activities |
Nomex Hood | It has excellent thermal, chemical, and radiation resistance for a polymer material, a Nomex hood is a common piece of firefighting equipment |
Steel Toe Shoes | A steel-toe boot is a durable boot or shoe that has a protective reinforcement in the toe which protects the foot from falling objects or compression, usually combined with a mid sole plate to protect against punctures from below |