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publicly known as Workplace Safety & Prevention Services.
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Personal Protective equipment
Foot Protec on
When there is danger of slipping, wear slip-resistant
safety shoes or boots, depending on the requirements
of the environment and type of work.
Always wear safety boots when there is danger of
falling objects or stepping on sharp objects.
Wear the correct type of safety footwear for the job.
You can refer to CSA Z195.1-02 Guideline on
Selection, Care, and Use of Protective Footwear.
Points to consider about
clothing and Personal
Measures for Protec on
To reduce the risk of entanglement:
■ Keep long hair tied back or tucked under a hat
■ Keep zippers and buttons done up
■ Make sure clothing fits close to the body
■ Eliminate drawstrings and other dangling
pieces from clothing
■ Remove hanging threads and fix tears in
clothing to prevent entanglement
■ Remove jewellery
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