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Safety
Safety Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hard Hat | a rigid protective helmet, as worn by factory and building workers |
| Ear plugs | a device of pliable material for insertion into the outer opening of 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 sleeveless, close-fitting waist-length garment worn over a shirt, typically having no collar and buttoning down the front |
| Safety Glasses | glass that has been toughened or laminated so that it is less likely to splinter when broken. |
| Coveralls | a one-piece protective garment worn for heavy manual work. |
| Sleeves | the part of a garment that wholly or partly covers a person's arm. |
| Cut Resistant | are those designed to protect the wearer's hands from cuts while working with sharp tools |
| Dust Mask | is a flexible pad held over the nose and mouth by elastic or rubber straps to protect against dusts |
| Nomex Hood | to protect their face, ears and neck from the fire |
| Steel Toe shoe | is a durable boot or shoe that has a protective reinforcement in the toe which protects the foot from falling objects or compression |
| Boot | a sturdy item of footwear covering the foot, the ankle, and sometimes the leg below the knee. |
| Chaps | leather pants without a seat, worn by a cowboy over ordinary pants to protect the legs |
| Face Shield | is a device used to protect wearer's entire face |
| Fully body suit | is a one-piece form-fitting garment that covers the torso and the crotch, and cannot be used as a swimsuit |
| Gloves | a covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate parts for each finger and the thumb. |
| Wielding helmet | is a type of headgear used when performing certain types of welding to protect the eyes, face and neck from flash burn, ultraviolet light, sparks, infrared light, and heat |
| Harness | n arrangement of straps for fastening something to a person's body, such as a parachute, or for restraining a young child. |
| Hazard | a danger or risk. |