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2 © 2011, Safe Workplace Promotion Services Ontario, publicly known as Workplace Safety & Prevention Services. 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | www.wsps.ca Personal Protective equipment Head Protec on Hard hats must be worn for protection when there is a hazard of head injury (IER, s.80). Situations that could cause injury may be when working: ■ Below other workers or machinery ■ Around or under conveyor belts ■ Around exposed energized conductors ■ Where there may be overhead obstructions Depending on the job at hand, choose the appropriate class of hard hat: Classifica on of Industrial Protec ve Headwear Level of Protec on Class C Impact protective headwear that does not provide dielectric protection Class E Impact protective headwear that provides protection against an applied voltage Increasing at a uniform rate of 1000 ± 50 V/s up to a maximum of 20 000 ± 100 V. This maximum voltage is maintained for 3 min. Class G Impact protective headwear that provides protection against a maximum voltage of 2200 ± 20 V for 1 min. Type 1 Headwear that provides impact and penetration protection for the crown only Type 2 Headwear that provides impact and penetration protection for the crown and laterally as with all PPe, inspect the hard hat before using it for damage, such as a worn headband. (Source: CSA Z94.1-05, Industrial protective headwear – Performance, selection, care, and use) Hand and Finger Protec on Gloves can protect hands and forearms from cuts, abrasions, burns, puncture wounds, contact with hazardous chemicals, and some electrical shocks. Not every job requires gloves – never wear gloves working with or around reciprocating or rotating machine parts. choose the right glove for the right job: Glove type Level of Protec on Metal Mesh and Kevlar Knit Prevents cuts from sharp objects Leather Protects against rough objects, chips, sparks and moderate heat Cotton Fabric Protects against dirt, splinters and abrasions – improves grip Rubber, Neoprene, Vinyl Protects from chemicals. Read specifications on chemical package or material safety data sheet for proper use

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