Clothing and Grooming
It may be necessary to wear proper clothing when using hand and power tools.
He might want to have some protection from sharp edges.
The clothing used varies depending on the nature of the hazard presented by the tool. Below are safe practices associated with work clothing:
- Do not wear gloves or loose, unbuttoned, or baggy clothing when using equipment and tools with rotating parts
- Remove wear jewelry and tie back or cover long hair that can get caught in moving parts.
- To protect against burns, wear clothing such as coveralls, high-top shoes, leather aprons and leather gloves
- Do not unbutton and roll up long sleeves
- Wear cuffless pants when welding
- When working with heavy equipment and tools, wear hard-toed shoes with non-skid soles
- Avoid wearing synthetic clothing with low flash points that can result in severe burns
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1-10. What is an UNSAFE practice when working with equipment and tools with rotating parts?
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