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5 355-BQD-01-IAAP © 2024, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) | 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | WSPS.CA Landscape Ontario – Workplace Safety Tailgate Talks 3. Read and review common best practices in general at the beginning of each talk to ensure workers understand the basics before you begin the specific tailgate talk topic. 4. Review all equipment hazard symbols and appropriate personal protective equipment symbols for each specific safety tailgate talk topic. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Symbols PPE should be used to reduce or prevent a worker's exposure to health and safety hazards while performing any task. There are many different types of PPE including respirators, safety boots, goggles, ear plugs/muffs, hard hats, gloves chaps and fall arrest devices, etc. PPE will be graphically represented through the icons below and will be included in each safety tailgate talk to suggest the correct PPE to be worn for safe operation in various situations. Please use this chart as a guide to define PPE suggested for each hazard for your review, consideration, and as a reminder. Dust Mask Hearing Protection Eye Protection Long Pants/Chaps Head Protection Foot Protection Apron Hand Protec�on Reflective Vest Respirator Fall Arrest Sun/UV Protec�on Face Mask/Shield [ANSI Z535.4, 2002]

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