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safety
vocabulary words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hard hat | a rigid protective helmet, as worn by factory and building workers. |
| ear plugs | block out sound. |
| respirator | an apparatus worn over the mouth and nose or the entire face to prevent the inhalation of dust, smoke, or other noxious substances. |
| fire retardant jacket | a substance that is used to slow or stop the spread of fire or reduce its intensity. |
| face shield | A face shield is a device used to protect wearer's entire face from impact hazard such as flying objects and road debris chemical splashes or potentially infectious fluid. |
| safety glasses | toughened glasses or goggles for protecting the eyes when using power tools or industrial or laboratory equipment. |
| coveralls | a one-piece protective garment worn for heavy manual work. |
| cut resistant gloves | are those designed to protect the wearer's hands from cuts while working with sharp tools. |
| sleeves | A long sleeve that is very wide at the top and narrow at the wrist. |
| dust mask | A dust mask is a flexible pad held over the nose and mouth by elastic or rubber straps to protect against dust. |
| steel toe shoes | protective reinforcement in the toe which protects the foot from falling objects or compression. |
| welding helmet | performing welding to protect the eyes, face and neck from flash burn, ultraviolet light, sparks, infrared light, and heat. |
| safety vest | these vests to help prevent injury to those who wear them. |
| hazards | a danger or risk. |
| boots | a pair of shoes some people use for work. |
| chaps | over all that protects you. |
| full body suit | a close-fitting one-piece garment for the torso often with sleeves. |
| gloves | rubber things that fit your hands and protect it. |
| goggles | eye wear that protects you from chemicals getting into your eyes. |
| harness | a set of straps and fittings by an animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc., and is controlled by its driver. |