Clothing - Torso Protection
Many hazards can threaten the torso: heat, splashes from hot metals and liquids, impacts, cuts, acids, and radiation.
A variety of protective clothing is available, including:
- vests
- jackets
- aprons
- coveralls
- full body suits
Fire retardant wool and specially treated cotton clothing items are comfortable, and they adapt well to a variety of workplace temperatures. Other types of protection include leather, rubberized fabrics, and disposable suits.
Make sure proper protective clothing is worn during hazardous work tasks. Never wear clothing that contains or is saturated with any flammable, hazardous or irritating substance(s). Remove, such clothing immediately, wash any affected areas on the skin, and replace with suitable clothing.
Loose or poorly fitted clothing should never be worn when working around moving parts, or tasks where clothing may become snagged.
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3-11. What should be done if work clothing becomes saturated with a hazardous or irritating substance?
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