PPE

PPE SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED AS THE LAST RESORT. PRIOR TO STARTING WORK ALWAYS WEAR THE CORRECT PPE AS PER THE PERMIT TO WORK, SUPERVISOR INSTRUCTION OR SITE REQUIREMENTS 5 KEY POINTS ABOUT PPE
**ASK WHAT ARE THE 5 MAIN THINGS WE NEED TO CONSIDER REGARDING PPE**

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HEAD PROTECTION EYE & EAR PROTECTION RESPIRATORY PROTECTION HAND & BODY PROTECTION FOOT PROTECTION MESSAGES ABOUT PPE Q.1 Why do you need to wear a safety helmet? To protect your head against - Falling objects & hitting/striking youre head on equipment or scaffolding Q.2 What are the different types of Eye & Ear protection? Safety glasses, goggles (for dust & chemicals), full face shields, Sound Barriers, Ear Plugs, & Hearing Defenders Q.3 - What are the different types of respiratory protection? Dust / odour masks, Filter cartridge masks, B.A. (Breathing Apparatus) & Air Fed Suits Q.4 Why do you need to wear your gloves, overalls & boots? To help prevent splinters, cuts, burns, skin irritations from chemicals & lubricants. (By protecting your hands and body you can also prevent dermatitis, skin cancers & any hygiene problems) Flameproof overalls (outer garment) protect wearer from flash fire burns. Wearing good supported safety boots will help prevent crushed toes, puncture wounds through the sole of the boot and help support and protect your ankle. Q.5 Why at are the common points that have to be considered with all PPE? They all have to be worn to comply with both legislation and site rules & they all have to be maintained and it is YOUR responsibility to do this. They are there for YOUR protection

5 KEY POINTS ABOUT PPE

**ASK WHAT ARE THE 5 MAIN THINGS WE NEED TO CONSIDER REGARDING PPE**

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HEAD PROTECTION EYE & EAR PROTECTION RESPIRATORY PROTECTION HAND & BODY PROTECTION FOOT PROTECTION