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safety
safety vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Respirator | protects lungs from dusts, fumes, gasses and vapors |
| safety glasses | protect the eyes from impacts with flying objects |
| harness | fall protection system worn when working at height |
| boots | protect feet from abrasions, cuts, and chemicals |
| chaps | protects the legs from heat, impacts, and cuts and abrasions |
| gloves | protects the hands from chemicals, rough or sharp parts, or heatv |
| goggles | protects the eyes from splashes pf chemicals, paint, or other liquids |
| safety vest | increases visibility to keep workers from being run over or struck by objects at a job site |
| hazards | dangers in work place |
| ear plugs | protects the ears from loud noises |
| hard hat | dangers in the workplace |
| welding helmet | protects eyes and face from bright arc and heat when welding |
| full body suit | protect body from chemicals, toxins, or biological hazards |
| face shield | provides additional protection for the face from particles, and chemical splashes but is not impact resistant |
| nomex hood | NOMEX is the brand name of a flame retardant meta-aramid material marketed and first discovered by DuPont in the 1970s. |
| coveralls | a one-piece protective garment worn for heavy manual work. |
| fire retardent jacket | Primary protection refers to flame-resistant clothing that is designed to be worn during activities where the wearer will constantly be exposed to flames, radiant heat and potential molten substance splash. |
| steel toed shoes | A steel-toe boot (also known as a safety boot, steel-capped boot or safety shoe) |
| 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, |
| cut resistant gloves | Cut-resistant gloves are those designed to protect the wearer's hands from cuts while working with sharp tools |