Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Identification should include procedures for inspecting, wearing, and removing

  • eye protection
  • respirator
  • gloves
  • hearing protection
  • safety shoes.

Identification should also include explaining when particular PPE is required.

Process/Skill Questions

  • Why is wearing jewelry and/or loose clothing prohibited while in the lab or on the job site?
  • When should hand protection be used in the machine shop?
  • When should ear protection be used in the machine shop?
  • What are the possible hazards of grinding dust and producing hazardous fumes in the machine shop?
  • What type of foot protection is required in the machine shop?