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160 Tool Safety: Basic
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing

  • Wear PPE that is proper for the type of work being done.
  • Do not wear gloves when operating a grinder.
  • Do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewelry that can get caught in moving parts.
  • Do not roll up long sleeves. If you wear long sleeves, be sure they are properly buttoned.
Wear PPE that is proper for the type of work being done.
  • Do not wear flammable clothes.
  • Wear safety-toed shoes to protect your feet and toes.
  • Protect your eyes, face, head, and scalp. Only wear ANSI-approved industrial-quality safety glasses or safety shields.
  • Pull back long hair in a band or a cap to keep it from getting caught in moving parts.
  • If necessary, use a proper dust, half-face or full-face respirator.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-9. Which of the following is an unsafe practice when working with power tools?