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Safety
Safety vocabulary words
| 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 chemical splashes but is not impact resistant. |
| full body suit | 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 | dangers in the workplace. |
| respirator | protects lungs from dusts, fumes, gasses and vapors. |
| safetyglasses | protect the eyes from impacts with flying objects. |
| safetyvest | increases visibility to keep workers form being run over or struck by objects at a job site. |
| weldinghelmet | protects eyes and face from bright arc and heat when welding. |
| coveralls | a one-piece protective garment worn for heavy manual work. |
| fire retardant jacket | a jacket that if used to protect from heat and is not flammable. |
| sleeves | the part of a garment that wholly or partly covers a person's arm. |
| 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. |
| nomex hood | a type of protective material made hood. |