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Safety
Vocabulary Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 the 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 visibility to keep workers from being run over or struck by objects at a job site. |
| Full Body Suit | Protect body from chemicals, toxins, or biological hazards. |
| Goggles | Protect the eyes from splashes of chemicals, paint, or other liquids. |
| Boots | Protect 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 garment worn on the upper part of the body for a particular purpose or activity. |
| Fire Retardant Jacket | A substance that is used to slow or stop the spread of fire or reduce its intensity. |
| Cut Resistant Gloves | 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 | flexible pad held over the nose and mouth by elastic or rubber straps to protect against dusts encountered during construction or cleaning activities. |
| Nome x Hood | NOME X is the brand name of a flame retardant meta-aramid material marketed and first discovered by DuPont in the 1970s. |
| Steel Toe Shoes | Durable boot or shoe that has a protective reinforcement in the toe which protects the foot from falling objects or compression. |