Group 5 Flashcards
Are intended to reduce the danger of contact with lower voltage conductors
Class G helmets (General)
Are intended to reduce the danger of contact with higher voltage conductors.
Class E helmets (Electrical)
May include vents on shells that provide increased
breathability.
Class C helmets (Conductive)
Noise exceeding 85-90 dB or more on eight hour exposure.
Excessive Noise
Are variety of devices and garments designed to serve as
a barrier between workers and workplace hazards.
Personal Protective Equipment
A rigid device that is worn to provide protection for the head and which is held in place by a suitable suspension.
Hard Hat or Safety Helmet
Secures the hard hat to the wearer’s head.
Chin Strap
Protects the head from sharp objects, such as falling tool.
Hard Outer Shell
Includes the headband and straps on the inside of the hat.
Suspension System
Redirects the direction of the falling object.
Brim
Are primary protective devices intended to shield the wearer’s eyes from flying and striking objects, glare and injurious radiation hazards.
Safety Spectacles/Glasses
Are primary protective devices intended to fit the face immediately surrounding the eyes
Goggles
Is a protective device intended to shield the wearer’s face, or portions thereof from striking objects or chemical, heat and glare hazards.
Face Shield
Decibel Level of the quietest sound you can hear.
0 dB
Decibel Level of a whisper, quiet library.
30 dB
Decibel Level of a normal conversation, sewing machine, typewriter.
60 dB
Chainsaw, pneumatic drill, close to a moving training, spray painting.
100-110 dB
Gun muzzle blast, jet engine.
140 dB
Decibel Level of a television, city street noise, police whistle
70-80 dB
Lawnmower, shop tools, truck traffic, an electric motor, car horn at 5 meters distance
90 dB
Hearing protectors placed inside the ear to block out noise.
Earplugs
Sandblasting, loud rock concert, auto horn at close distance
115 dB
Remove contaminants by passing the tainted air through material that traps the harmful portions.
Chemical Cartridge Devices
A device composed of a headband with two cushioned ear cups that form a seal around the outer ear, covering it completely and blocking out the noise.
Earmuffs
Resist sharp edges and prevent cuts.
Metal-meshed gloves
Help grasp slippery objects and protect against slivers, dirt, moderate heat or cold.
Cotton gloves
Screen out dust and some form of mist.
Filtration Respirators
Supply air from an air tank is strapped at the person’s back.
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
What class are heavy duty shoes?
Class 75
Shield your hands from rough surfaces and heat
Leather gloves
Protect your hands against toxic chemicals
Vinyl & neoprene gloves
Protect you when working around electricity.
Rubber gloves
What class are light duty shoes?
Class 30
What class are medium duty shoes?
Class 50
Are used to protect your hands from radiation sources.
Lead-lined gloves
Are used to protect your hands from germs and bacteria.
Latex disposable gloves
Protect your hands from heat and flames.
Welder’s gloves
Conducts static electricity to floors that are grounded
Electrostatic Dissipating Footwear
Are insulated with tough rubber to prevent shocks and burns from electricity.
Electrical Resistance Footwear
Is an assembly composed of body belt and proper accessories that prevent a worker from traveling to an edge where the occurrence of a fall may happen.
Travel Restraint System
Are designed to minimize stress forces on an employee’s body in the event of a fall, while providing sufficient freedom of movement to allow work to be performed.
Fall Arrest System
It consists of straps passed over the shoulders, across the chest, and around the legs.
Full-Body Harness
