Personal Protective Equipment
Prevention of material handling injuries continues to be a difficult task because of the variety of conditions under which supplies and materials are lifted, moved, and carried. Proper attention to the way lifting is done and the use of personal protective equipment can reduce the number of accidents.
Good gloves can save your hands.
Hand and Foot Protection
- For loads with sharp or rough edges, wear gloves or other hand and forearm protection.
- When loads are heavy or bulky, wear steel-toed safety shoes to prevent foot injuries if the load is dropped.
- Metatarsal protection adds an extra measure of safety.
- Besides providing the necessary foot protection, shoes should be comfortable, low-heeled, and have nonslip soles.
Hard Hats
- Hard hats need to be worn where falling objects may create a hazard.
- This includes hazards from material stored or handled overhead.
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