security clothes
Safety clothing (or protection) plays an impor-
tant role in protecting the user against one or
more risks that can be seen exposed, avoiding
direct contact with the noxious agent. This,
considering that worker exposure to various
chemicals, fire and other elements, are some
of the most common causes of accidents.
Depending on the activity undertaken by the
worker, you can find clothes made of different
materials. In this scenario, the teacher Inacap
argues that in recent times the materials used
in safety clothing have technology that until
recently was used only by the armed forces for
rescue activities, but given the low costs, its
mass it has been possible.
General Considerations
For personal protection elements are effective
should consider the following:
Delivery protector to each user.
Le responsibility of business is to provide ap-
personal
propriate PPE; the worker is using. The PPE. sin- protection
gle serving is one that has been selected and Elements
that the worker technically used throughout the
exposure.
for mining
Training regarding the risk that is being protec-
ted.
Line responsibility in monitoring the correct
and consistent use of PPE.
The participation of supervisors in controlling
the proper use and maintenance of PPE is es-
sential. The supervisor should set an example
by using them increasingly exposed to this risk.
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 safety helmets
Safety helmets provide protection against
impact and penetration cases of objects
falling on the head.
Safety helmets can also protect against
electric shocks and burns.
The helmet should not fall on the head
during work activities to avoid this can a
strap attached to the jaw used.
It is necessary to periodically inspect for
cracks or damage that may reduce the
degree of protection offered.
Eye Protection
These are elements designed to pro-
tect the eyes, and within these are:
- Against particle projection.
- Against liquids, fumes, vapors and
gases
- Against Radiation.
Hearing Protection Gloves
- Gloves should be appropriately sized and maintained
When the noise level exceeds 85 decibels, a
in good condition.
point which is considered the upper limit for
- Gloves should not be used to work on or near mo-
normal hearing, it is necessary to provide
ving or rotating machinery.
hearing protection to workers.
- Gloves that are broken, torn or chemical-
Rubber plugs are hemispherical plastic ele-
impregnated materials should
ments filled with noise absorbent (porous
not be used.
material), which are held by a headband
- Are used for handling abrasive
materials or sharp edges using
leather gloves is recommended.
Boots
Safety shoes to protect the foot of workers
Respiratory protection from moisture and hot substances against
rough surfaces being walked on and sharp
objects and sharp falling object, so it must be
- No respirator is able to prevent the entry of all
protected against electrical hazards.
air pollutants in the breathing zone of the user.
For jobs where there is risk of falling heavy
Respirators help protect against certain contami-
nants in the air. Improper use of respirators may
objects such as metal bars, plates, etc., must
be leather footwear with metal toe.
result in overexposure to contaminants causing
For the electrical work must be leather shoes
illness or death.
without any metal parts, the sole should be
General limitations of use: These respirators do
of an insulating material.
not supply oxygen, do not use when concentra-
To work in wet rubber
tions of contaminants are
boots will be used with
dangerous to life or
non-slip soles.
health, or in atmospheres
To protect the legs
containing less than 16%
against the splash of mol-
oxygen.
ten metals it will provide
security leggings.