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              Figure 1.37       Exhaust extraction is an easy precaution to take

























              Figure 1.38       Eye protection and gloves in use


                  What you must do:
                  1     Follow the training you have received when using any work items your
               employer has given you.
                2     Take reasonable care of your own and other people’s health and safety.
                3     Co-operate with your employer on health and safety.
                4     Tell someone (your employer, supervisor, or health and safety representative) if
               you think the work or inadequate precautions are putting anyone’s health and
               safety at serious risk.


                    1.3.4  Personal protective equipment (PPE)                                                 Safety fi rst
                                                                                                 Some people think it clever or tough
              Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety clothing is very important to   not to use protection. They are very
            protect you ( Figs 1.38 and 1.39     ). Some people think it clever or tough not to use   sad and will die or be injured long
            protection. They are very sad and will die or be injured long before you! Some   before you!
            things are obvious; for example when holding a hot or sharp exhaust you would
            likely be burnt or cut. Other things such as breathing in brake dust, or working in
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