Wearing PPE
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In the last lesson, we talked about the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as the last line of defence to control hazards that might cause an injury or illness.
There are many jobs that require people to wear PPE.
Some items, such as safety boots, are often compulsory for all people on-site.
Other items are generally specified for particular jobs, such as safety glasses when using certain machinery or ear muffs when in a noisy area.
There are many jobs that require people to wear PPE.
Some items, such as safety boots, are often compulsory for all people on-site.
Other items are generally specified for particular jobs, such as safety glasses when using certain machinery or ear muffs when in a noisy area.
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Your company will have set procedures for the different items of PPE that you are required to wear.
There might also be signs up on the wall or over entranceways to alert people to the PPE items required in particular work areas.
There might also be signs up on the wall or over entranceways to alert people to the PPE items required in particular work areas.
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It's important to remember that if your company has made it a requirement to wear PPE, you have a legal obligation under the Workplace Health and Safety Act to do so.
So if you get hurt and you're not wearing the necessary safety gear, you might end up being in trouble with the law, quite apart from any injuries you suffer.
Click on the link below to see the main items of PPE and their corresponding safety signs.
So if you get hurt and you're not wearing the necessary safety gear, you might end up being in trouble with the law, quite apart from any injuries you suffer.
Click on the link below to see the main items of PPE and their corresponding safety signs.
Learning activity
Audio 4 (mp3 |6|KB)What items of PPE are you required to wear at work? Think about these items under the categories shown below. Also think about why they are necessary and what hazards they are protecting you from.
- General items while on-site. These may include safety boots and high visibility clothing.
- Specific items while in particular areas of the workplace. These may include ear muffs and safety glasses while in the factory or near any machinery.
- Specific items while doing certain jobs. These may include a hard hat when working with an overhead crane, or a face shield when welding.
Share your answers with your trainer and other learners in your group.
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