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2.2 Personal protective equipment
Safety gloves
Safety gloves protect the wearer’s hands against friction, abrasion,
puncture wounds or deeper injuries.
Safety shoes
Safety shoes protect the wearer’s feet against crushing, falling
objects and slipping on slippery surfaces.
Face, head and ear protection
Face protection protects the wearer’s eyes and face against flames,
sparks or embers, as well as hot particles and waste gases. Head
protection protects the wearer’s head against falling objects, sus-
pended loads and impact with stationary objects. Ear protection
protects the wearer against hearing damage caused by noise.
Protective clothing
Protective clothing is close-fitting work clothing with a low tear
strength, with tight-fitting sleeves and with no protruding parts.
