Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Selecting and using the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a key part of staying safe while working with utility knives.
Cut resistant gloves protect your hands from cuts and lacerations.
Recommended PPE When Using Utility Knives
- Cut-Resistant Gloves: Protects your hands from cuts and lacerations. Look for gloves with a high level of cut resistance suited to the tasks at hand.
- Safety Glasses: Prevents debris from entering your eyes while performing cutting activities.
- Arm Guards: Offers additional protection for your forearms, especially useful in tasks with a higher risk of blade contact.
- Cut-Resistant Sleeves: Provides extended protection for your arms, especially when working with materials that might splinter or create sharp edges.
- Protective Footwear: Safety shoes or boots to protect your feet in case a knife is dropped.
- Face Shield (if applicable): For high-risk tasks where debris might fly towards the face.
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5-1. Which Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is specifically recommended for protecting your hands while using utility knives?
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