Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Part (6)

GOGGLES:

Goggles provide greater protection from splashes, liquids and dust than shielded safety glasses. It should fit tightly against your face, it provides the best protection against liquid pesticides and other toxic chemicals. Eye protection is mandatory in all areas with potential for eye injury. Although safety glasses provide adequate eye protection for many laboratory operations, they are not sufficient for operations with substantial danger. Safety goggles are intended to shield the wearer’s eyes from impact hazards such as particles, flying fragments etc. goggles fit the face immediately surrounding the eyes and from the protective seal around the eyes.

FACE SHIELDS:

Face shields are intended to protect the entire face or portions from impact hazards such as objects, large chips etc. if you wore the face shield alone it does not protect you from impact hazards. Use face shields with safety goggle, spectacles etc. it is made with different transparent materials and varying level of thickness.

SAFETY SHOES:

Safety shoes are designed to protect feet against a wide variety of injuries. Some common types of injuries are puncture, impact and compression safety shoes are come under personal protective equipment. There is some OSHA standard for safety shoes, the OSHA’S foot protection standard requires protective footwear to be used when employees are “working in areas where there is a danger of the foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards”. In healthcare, they don’t specify footwear mainly but they do mandate that employees must use protective footwear if there is a danger of injuries, electrical shocks etc.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF USING SAFETY SHOES?

 It protects from falling and flying objects.

 It protects from punctures.

 It protects from cutting hazards.

 It protects from electrical hazards.

 Avoiding slipping and falling.

 Prevent burns.

 It prevents you from extreme temperatures.

HOW TO CHOOSE SAFETY SHOES?

Safety shoes must be chosen based on the hazards and the risk present, always check:

• The risk of objects falling onto or striking the feet.
• Any sharp or pointed objects that might cut the top of the feet.
• Objects that may penetrate the bottom or side of the foot.
• Possible exposure to corrosive or irritating substances.
• Evaluate the risk of ankles from uneven walking surfaces.
• Foot injury due to exposure to extreme temperature.
• Exposure to water or other liquids that may penetrate the footwear causing damage.
• Check for always the correct fit.

HOW A SHOE DESIGN SHOULD BE?

Safety shoes provide both impact and compression protection or offer electrical insulation from foot contact with electrical sources.

HOW TO DON SAFETY SHOES?

 Remember to keep the feet dry as well as socks, the insole and lining of the shoes.

 Try to wear your socks that making them adhere to your feet.

 When you put your feet in the shoes make sure the insole doesn’t move.

 Move your fingers to adapt the feet to the shoes.

 Move the feet back and forth to allow the insole to match the feet’s anatomy.

 Remember to tie your shoes well, they must adhere to the feet without being tight.

 Never leave the shoelaces untied, because it can damage the feet.

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