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Safety equipment includes clothing, tools and gadgets that minimize risk of injury at work. Gadgets like air quality monitors register exposure to dangerous substances, while hardhats protect heads from falling objects.<br /><br />Protection for the eyes and face includes safety goggles and protective eyewear, as well as earplugs to reduce noise. Workers also need durable footwear to avoid getting crushed under equipment.<br /><br />Safety Helmets<br /><br />Industrial safety helmets (also known as hard hats) are essential in many work environments. They can protect against falls, impact with fixed objects and perforation from sharp objects. They can also protect against UV radiation, corrosive materials and high temperatures. These protective helmets are designed to fit comfortably on the head, and their adjustment allows them to be adapted to different types of heads. They should always be fitted and inspected before use.<br /><br />The construction of the safety helmet consists of an outer shell, a harness and a headband. The outer shell is generally made from plastics with good strength-to-weight ratio, and the inner harness is often composed of foams with adequate force-deformation properties. Some models have accessories such as mountings for lighting and the attachment of a face shield or hearing protection.<br /><br />It is the employer’s responsibility to provide the necessary personal protective equipment, based on a risk assessment, and to ensure that it is used correctly. In addition, it is essential that the correct helmet for each worker’s work environment is provided and delivered free of charge.<br /><br /> [https://b.cari.com.my/home.php?mod=space&amp;uid=2961608&amp;do=profile man down alarm] Safety Goggles<br /><br />Safety glasses, goggles and face shields limit exposure to dust, fine particles, vapors, liquid splashes and other hazards that can damage or blind the eyes. Wearing eye protection helps prevent these dangerous injuries, which can lead to workers' compensation claims and days off work.<br /><br />Safety goggles offer more reliable protection than glasses because they seal directly on the wearer's face, eliminating a gap that allows contaminants in. Many models are vented, allowing air to flow into the space below the lens to help reduce condensation. Others are non-vented, and provide a full seal that protects against dust, smoke, and liquid splashes.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Some safety goggles feature flex-fit temples that flex and self-adjust to the shape of your head, providing comfortable pressure equalization; anti-fog lenses that keep vision clear; and scratch-resistant frames that protect against surface damage. They also meet the ANSI Z87.1+ standard for impact resistance, including the high-velocity test that drops a 1-pound metal projectile at 250 MPH onto the frame and lens.<br /><br />Safety Gloves<br /><br />A pair of safety gloves can save the hands of workers in almost any industry. However, the type of safety gloves employees wear depends on the specific hazards they encounter. Using the information in JHAs, employee feedback and records, as well as PPE inventory data can help narrow down glove options to match the risks of each job.<br /><br />Chemical-resistant safety gloves protect against a range of chemicals and cleaning products. Choose the appropriate type for a given task by reading the information on the material's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Most SDSs include chemical compatibility charts that suggest which gloves to use.<br /><br />Puncture-resistant gloves provide protection against sharp hazardous objects like nails, screws and building debris. They are often used in removing asbestos, demolishing buildings and shipping and receiving.<br /><br />Heat-resistant safety gloves withstand temperatures of up to 2,000oF. They're ideal for welding, foundry work and chemistry laboratories. Gloves that reduce the impact of prolonged vibration are common in fabrication, automotive and construction industries. They absorb vibration energy so it doesn't transmit through the worker's hand to their arms, back and legs.<br /><br />Safety Shoes<br /><br />Safety shoes (also known as safety boots) are a type of personal protective equipment that protects the feet of workers in industrial setups. They help prevent workers from getting foot injuries due to a variety of reasons including slippery surfaces, heavy falling objects, sharp piercing edges, pinch points, rotary machinery, hot objects, loops of ropes under tension, chemicals or electricity.<br /><br />There are different types of safety shoes depending on the requirements of an individual work environment. Some of these include steel toe shoes that provide protection against impacts, puncture resistant shoes that can resist penetration by nails and glass, chainsaw cut resistance, static dissipative shoes that prevent the buildup of static electricity and dielectric insulation footwear that provides electrical protection.<br /><br />Some of these shoes also feature other important characteristics like slip resistance and comfort. It is important to make sure that the shoes are comfortable, especially considering that many people wear them for 8 hours a day. It is a good idea to measure the feet of your employees to get the right size and to schedule fittings for midday when their feet may be more swollen.<br /><br />Safety Belts<br /><br />A safety belt, also known as a lap and shoulder belt, restrains a vehicle occupant in the event of a crash. The safety belt prevents ejection and distributes crash forces over a larger area, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the head, spine and chest. It also helps prevent injuries from being struck by interior objects.<br /><br />Several studies have found that seat belt use reduces the risk of fatal injury for driver and front-seat passengers. In addition, lap and shoulder belts reduce the risk of fatal injury for child occupants of passenger vehicles by 58 percent in cars, and 75 percent in SUVs, vans and pickup trucks (Kahane, 2021).<br /><br />It's easy to take safety equipment like seat belts for granted, but they can save lives. Remember to buckle up every time you drive, and encourage everyone in your car to do the same. In states with primary enforcement laws, police can pull over drivers solely for not wearing their seat belts. This law has been shown to increase belt usage, especially when coupled with publicized seat belt enforcement.<br /><br />