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670 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher for Cleanup Operations
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Eye and Face

Face Shields

Face shields provide full-face coverage and they have an eight-inch minimum coverage.

Eye Safety - Safety Memos

Face shields protect against chemical splashes, but do not adequately protect against projectiles.

Splash Hoods

Splash hoods protect against chemical splashes; however, they do not adequately protect against projectiles.

Safety Glasses

Safety glasses protect eyes against large particles and projectiles. If lasers are used to survey a site, workers should wear special protective lenses.

Goggles

Depending on their construction, goggles can protect against vaporized chemicals, splashes, large particles, and projectiles (if constructed with impact-resistant lenses).

Sweat Bands

Sweat bands prevent sweat-induced eye irritation and vision impairment.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

9-7. Which type of PPE protects against chemical splashes, but not projectiles?