PPE: Personal Protective Equipment It protects against accidents. Inspect it regularly. Properly care for it. Use it properly. Never alter it.

*inspect for cleanliness * Eye/Face Protection Safety glasses Cutting goggles Face shields (clear or shaded) Welding Helmets (minimum shade) *inspect for cleanliness * and scratches

Gloves protect against sharp objects, rough or hot materials, oils/chemicals, or electricity. What are you doing? Use the right ones: cloth, canvas, leather, or rubber. Inspect regularly.

Shoes Preferred type is rubber soled, steel-toed boots Never wear sandals, flip-flops, or shoes that expose the foot.

Clothes Wear long pants that are not frayed. Leather Jacket and/or long sleeves in some situations such as welding

Hearing Protection Hearing damage is painless, which makes hearing protection extra important Earplugs - clean regularly Earmuffs - fit snuggly With extreme noise, wear both

Breathing Protection Respirators Breathing Masks