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Hand Protection <br />There are many types of gloves and made of many different types of materials, each with a specific <br />application. Gloves will be worn as precaution from the following exposures: <br />• Chemicals - check the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for listed PPE required for safe handling <br />* Cuts <br />* Hot work <br />No glove can protect against all hazards so select the appropriate glove for the job. <br />Where there is risk of injury from glove entanglement in moving parts of machinery, employees shall not <br />wear gloves and use other methods to protect their hands from injury exposure. <br />Jewelry, such as rings has caused the loss of many fingers. Be aware that wrist watches, and other jewelry <br />can be caught in moving machinery, or caught on a protruding hook or nail. Never wear metallic jewelry or <br />other objects when working around electrically energized equipment. <br />Foot Protection <br />For work in areas where feet are in danger of: <br />* Being struck by falling or heavy rolling objects and crushed or penetrated, steel -toed shoes, or <br />steel covers are recommended. <br />* Working around boards with nails, or scrap metal, you need protection from punctures. <br />Hearing Protection <br />Hearing protection will be made available to all employees exposed to sources of noise 85 dB or greater, as <br />measured by a sound level meter or identified by the contracting company. In general, anytime someone <br />must elevate their voice to be heard, hearing protection will be worn. <br />Hearing protector equipment consists of earplugs (various NRR) or muffs (industrial). <br />33 <br />