1. Head protection There are a number of different types of head
protection. The one most commonly used in
construction is the hard hat. This is used to
protect the head from knocks and falling
objects and has an adjustable strap to ensure
a good fit. They can come with attachments
for ear defenders or eye protection. They
must not be worn on top of any other type of
headwear.

2. Eye protection Eye protection is used to protect the eyes from
dust and flying debris.
There are three main types
which are mostly made
from durable plastic.

3. Safety Goggles These should be used when there is a danger of
dust getting into the eyes
or a chance of an impact
injury, especially from
the side.

4. Safety Glasses These give less protection than goggles,
because they don’t fully enclose the eyes,
they protect from flying debris and they are
less likely to steam up when being used in a
hot environment.

5. Facemasks Facemasks protect the entire face from flying
debris, but they do not, protect your eyes from dust.

6. Foot Protection
Safety boots have a steel toe-cap and steel mid-sole they are used to protect the feet from falling objects and to prevent sharp things like nails from injuring your foot. Because of their high sides they also help protect against ankle injury when working in rough ground.

7. Respiratory protection
Respiratory protection is used to help
prevent you from breathing in dust or fumes
that could do you harm.
One of the most common types of
respiratory protection is the dust mask.
Dust masks are lightweight, comfortable
and easy to fit. They are for personal use
only and must be changed regularly.
Dust masks will only give protection
from non-toxic dust.
If you are likely to be exposed to toxic dust
or fumes, a full respiratory system must be used.

8. Hand protection There are several different types of hand protection,
which type you use will depend
on the job you are going to do
e.g., you should not wear
lightweight rubber gloves when
lifting glass these would not give
much protection, so leather gauntlets
would be more suitable.
If you were working with chemicals, plastic coated gloves will provide better protection.

9. Safety signs
Safety signs are a way of passing safety information on using colours and a minimum of words, which draws attention to things that could affect your health and safety.
There are four main categories of safety signs
Mandatory
Prohibition
Warning
Safe condition

10. Safety signs
Mandatory signs – tell you that something MUST be done. They have a white symbol on a blue circular background.
Prohibition signs – tell you that something MUST NOT be done. They have a white background inside a red circle with a red line through it.

11. Safety signs
Warning signs – these alert you to a specific hazard. They have a yellow triangular background
inside a black border.
Safe condition
signs – give you
useful information
like the location
of first aid points
and fire exits.
They have a white
symbol on a
green background.

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