PPE Design
All personal protective equipment must be of safe design and construction for the work to be performed.
What should not be worn?
PPE rules state that jewelry like rings, wristwatches, earrings, and bracelets should not be worn if they could come into contact with power driven machinery or electric circuitry.
Real-Life Example
De-Gloving a Finger
The accident occurred when the individual was jumping off the side of an Army tow truck. He placed his hand on the railing of the bed and jumped off. The ring caught on the side of truck bed. Upon reaching the ground, the ring had removed all the skin from the finger, leaving the muscles, bone and fingernail exposed.
The individual was rushed to an emergency room where the finger was inserted into the wall of the stomach area. A pedicle graft was performed using the skin from the stomach area. After more than eight operations and over 100 plus days in the hospital the finger is semi-useable.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
1-5. Jewelry must not be worn if it's possible for it to come into contact with _____.
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