2.4 Personal protective equipment
To minimise danger for the operating personnel, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)
when handling the hydraulic rescue equipment is absolutely mandatory.
As a matter of principle, always wear the following protective clothing for all work:
Safety work clothing
Only wear closely fitting work clothing with narrow sleeves and without
projecting pieces while working. This is primarily for protection against
entanglement in moving parts of the equipment.
Safety shoes
Always wear steel-capped safety shoes to protect
against heavy falling objects and slipping on slippery
surfaces.
Work gloves
Wear safety work gloves to protect against sharp edges and glass splinters
when operating the equipment.
Helmet with face shield
Wear a helmet with face shield to protect against flying or falling parts and
glass splinters.
Protective goggles
In addition to a face mask, protective goggles should be worn to protect
the eyes from projectile particles.
Also wear during any special kinds of work that cause noise:
Ear defenders
To protect your hearing, ear defenders should be worn in addition to
personal protective equipment.
