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PROTECTION TOOLS
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Wear fitted clothing and protective gears.
• Wear clothing not exposing your skin a lot.
• Always change any clothing that has become
contaminated with oil, fuel or other flammable
substances.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing, jewelry or any
accessory and restrain long hair that can get caught in
moving parts or that can catch on controls and result
in unintended movement of the machine or the
attachment /equipment.
• Always wear the proper personal protective
equipment for the task you will be performing. This
may include a hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, face shield, respirator, and/or a reflective vest. Consult with
your supervisor to confirm you have the proper personal protective equipment for the task.
• Use ear protection when operating in noisy areas. Prolonged exposure to loud noises can cause hearing
damage and even total hearing loss.
• Inspect all personal protective equipment for damage prior to use. If any personal protective equipment is
damaged, or past its expiration date, do not use the equipment and contact your supervisor to obtain a
replacement before operating machine.
• Other personnel working in the vicinity of the machine, including the signal person, should also wear the
proper personal protective equipment appropriate for the worksite and for the task.
This may include a hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, face shield, respirator, gloves, ear protection, and/or a
reflective vest. Consult with your supervisor to confirm that personnel working in the vicinity of the machine have
the proper personal protective equipment for the worksite and the task.
PREPARE FOR EMERGENCY
In case of emergency, know where the fire extinguishers
and the first aid kit are located.
• Know how to use a fire extinguisher.
• Inspect and maintain the fire extinguishers in
compliance with your local/national regulations.
• Determine what emergency communication devices
are necessary for your location and have a list of
important telephone numbers available.
• Periodically inspect the first aid kit. Replenish items
and replace expired items as necessary.
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