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safety
vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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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 Addtional protection for the face from particles and chemical splashes but is not impact resistant |
full bodysuit | protect body from chemicals toxins or biological hazards |
gloves | protect the hands from chemicals 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 |
hazards | a situation that poses a level of threat to life, health, property, or environment. |
respirator | an apparatus worn over the mouth and nose or the entire face to prevent the inhalation of dust, smoke, or other noxious substances. |
safety glasses | glass that has been toughened or laminated so that it is less likely to splinter when broken. |
safety vest | personal protective equipment that's designed to have high visibility and reflectivity. |
welding helmet | used when performing certain types of welding to protect the eyes. |
coveralls | a one-piece protective garment worn for heavy manual work |
cut resistant gloves | specifically designed to protect hands from cuts or lacerations due |
sleeves | the part of a garment that wholly or partly covers a person's arm |
dust mask | 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 | flame-resistant meta - aramid material developed in the early 1960s by DuPont |
steel toe shoes | A steel-toe boot (also known as a safety boot, steel-capped boot or safety shoe) |