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... established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) . FOOT AND LEG PROTECTION Sixty-six percent of injured workers were wearing safety shoes, protective footwear, heavy-duty shoes or boots and 33%, regular street shoes. Of those wearing safety shoes, 85% were injured because the object hit an unprotected part of the shoe or boot. For protection against falling or rolling objects, sharp objects, molten metal, hot surfaces and wet, slippery surfaces workers should use appropriate footguards, safety shoes or boots and leggings. Safety shoes should be sturdy and have an impact- resistant toe. Shoes must meet ANSI standards. EYE AND FACE PROTECTION Injured workers surveyed indicated that eye and face protection was not normally used or practiced in their work areas or it was not required for the type of work performed ... can threaten the torso: heat, splashes from hot metals and liquids, impacts, cuts, acids, and radiation. A variety of protective clothing is available: vests, jackets, aprons, coveralls, and full body suits. Fire retardant wool and specially treated cotton clothing items are comfortable, and they adapt well to a variety of workplace temperatures. Other types of protection include leather, rubberized fabrics, and disposable suits. RESPIRATOR PROTECTION Information on the requirements for respirators to control of occupational diseases caused by breathing air contaminated with harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays, and vapors is available in 29 CFR 1910. 134. Proper selection of respirators should be made according to the guidance of ANSI Practices for Respiratory Protection. Remember! Using personal protective equipment ...

... the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) . FOOT AND LEG PROTECTION Of injured workers, 66% were wearing safety shoes, protective footwear, or heavy-duty shoes or boots; 33% wore regular street shoes. Of those wearing safety shoes, 85% were injured because the object hit an unprotected part of the shoe or boot. For protection against falling or rolling objects, sharp objects, molten metal, hot surfaces, and wet, slippery surfaces, workers should use appropriate foot guards, safety shoes or boots and leggings. Safety shoes should be sturdy and have an impact-resistant toe. Shoes must meet ANSI standards. EYE AND FACE PROTECTION The injured workers surveyed indicated that eye and face protection was not normally used or practiced in their work areas, or that it was not required for the ... hazards can threaten the torso: heat, splashes from hot metals and liquids, impacts, cuts, acids, and radiation. A variety of protective clothing is available: vests, jackets, aprons, coveralls, and full body suits. Fire-retardant wool and specially treated cotton clothing items are comfortable, and they adapt well to a variety of workplace temperatures. Other types of protection include leather, rubberized fabrics, and disposable suits. RESPIRATOR PROTECTION Information is available from OSHA on the requirements for respirators to control occupational diseases caused by breathing air contaminated with harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays, and vapors (Respirator Protection- 29CFR 1910.134) . Respirators should be selected according to the guidelines of ANSI Practices for Respiratory Protection. REMEMBER: Using personal protective equipment requires ...

...ing objects, sharp objects, molten metal, hot surfaces and wet, slippery surfa...en the torso: heat, splashes from hot metals and liquids, impacts, cuts, acids...

...ing objects, sharp objects, molten metal, hot surfaces, and wet, slippery surf...en the torso: heat, splashes from hot metals and liquids, impacts, cuts, acids...

...ing objects, sharp objects, molten metal, hot surfaces and wet, slippery surfa...en the torso: heat, splashes from hot metals and liquids, impacts, cuts, acids...