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Safety
safety vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Boots | Protect feet from abrasions, cuts, and chemicals |
| Chaps | Protect the legs from heat, impacts, and cuts and abrasions while welding or cutting |
| Earplugs | Protect the ears from loud noises |
| Face shield | Provides additional protection for the face from particles, and chemicals splashes but is not impact resistant |
| Full bodysuit | Protect body from chemicals,toxins, or biological hazards |
| Gloves | Protect the hands from chemical, rough or sharp parts, or heat |
| Goggles | Protect the eyes from splashes of chemicals, paint, or other liquids |
| Hardhat | Protects head from low, hanging, or falling objects |
| Harness | Fall protection system worn when working at height |
| Respirator | Protects lungs from dusts, fumes, gasses and vapors |
| Safety glasses | Protect the eyes from impacts with flying objects |
| Safety vest | Increases visibility to keep workers from being run over or struck by objects at work sites |
| Welding helmet | Protects eyes and face from bright arc and heat when welding |
| Coveralls | Loosefitting trousers of some strong cotton cloth, often with a part extending up over the chest, worn, usually over other clothing, to protect against dirt and wear |
| Nomex hood | a revolutionary material that helps provides industrial workers with protection from intense heat and flames |