Health and safety Flashcards
Types of PPE in engineering for protecting eyes
-goggles
-safety glasses
-visors
Why is health and safety important in engineering?
To protect the employer and employees and to make sure that equipment is used safely and properly
Types of PPE in engineering for protecting ears
-ear plugs
-ear defenders
Types of PPE in engineering for protecting head and neck
-hard hats
-helmets
-bump caps
Types of PPE in engineering for protecting respiratory system
-face mask
-full face of respirators
-Breathing apparatus
Types of PPE in engineering for protecting hands and arms
-gauntlets
-gloves
-armlets
Types of PPE in engineering for protecting feet and legs
-protective toe caps
-spats
-Safety shoes
Types of PPE in engineering for protecting the whole body
- disposable overalls
-apron
-high visibility vests
When should we wear eye protection?
Projectiles, chemicals or radiation.
When should wear protection?
noise being too close to or greater than the occupational exposure limit
When should wear head and neck protection?
Falling objects or debris, impact with other objects, electric shock and rain
When should wear respiratory system protection?
Contaminants in the air only if other hazard control methods are not practical or possible under the circumstances