Personal Protection
Are you dressed for the occasion?
Wearing the proper clothing and personal protective equipment in the shop environment is critical. Appropriate clothing is your first and often only line of defense against many safety and health hazards.
Simple as it may sound, you must dress for the occasion. Wearing stylish clothing can create a bigger hazard or may not provide protection from hazards while you work. Proper clothing that protects is important. Do not wear loose clothing. Machines are powerful and unforgiving! Loose clothing is never appropriate in the shop.
Protect your feed. Standard footwear should be sturdy leather footwear. Preferably. boots equipped with safety toes. Tennis shoes offer a little protection against shop hazards. Open toed shoes should NEVER be worn.
Hand Protection. Gloves are inexpensive and easily available protection which guards against many hazards. They can protect hands from exposures ranging from chemical spills and cuts, to heat and cold. Hand protection comes in huge assortment of styles, materials and sizes. All of them are made to protect your hands from specific hazards. It is important to select the proper kind and style of glove to effectively protect hands from the hazards that may be encountered. Don't take an unnecessary risk! Select and use the proper hand protection.
Jewelry in the shop can also be a hazard that is often overlooked. Rings, bracelets, and chains can be the cause of a much more severe hand related accident. Common sense should be considered when wearing your jewelry. The best choice is to keep your jewelry at home.
Head Protection and Eye Protection. Hard hats and safety glasses should be worn in the shop whenever there is an overhead hazard or potential for an object to enter the eyes. A hard hat can not only protect you from the rain, it can save your life! The benefits received from eye protection are significant Safety glasses are a sure way to help save your eyesight!