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Table 1.6 Examples of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Equipment Notes Suggested or examples where used
Ear defenders Must meet appropriate standards When working in noisy areas or if using an air chisel
Face mask For individual personal use only In dusty conditions. When cleaning brakes or
preparing bodywork
High-visibility Fluorescent colours such as yellow or orange Working in traffi c, such as when on a breakdown
clothing

Leather apron Should be replaced if it is holed or worn thin When welding or working with very hot items
Leather gloves Should be replaced when they become holed When welding or working with very hot items and
or worn thin also if handling sharp metalwork
Life jacket Must meet current standards When attending vehicle breakdowns on ferries

Overalls Should be kept clean and be fl ameproof if These should be worn at all times to protect your
used for welding clothes and skin. If you get too hot just wear shorts
and a T-shirt underneath
Rubber or plastic Replace if holed Use if you do a lot of work with battery acid or with
apron strong solvents
Rubber or plastic Replace if holed Gloves must always be worn when using
gloves degreasing equipment
Safety shoes or Strong toe caps are recommended When working in any workshop with heavy
boots equipment
Safety goggles Keep the lenses clean and prevent scratches Always use goggles when grinding or when at any
risk of eye contamination. Cheap plastic goggles
are much easier to come by than new eyes
Safety helmet Must be to current standards When working under a vehicle, in some cases
Welding goggles Check the goggles are suitable for the type of Wear welding goggles or use a mask even if you
or welding mask welding. Gas welding goggles are NOT good are only assisting by holding something

enough when arc welding

dangerous substances stored incorrectly
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broken or worn tools and equipment
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faulty machinery
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slippery fl oors
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untidy benches and fl oors
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unguarded machinery
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unguarded pits.
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Table 1.7 lists some of the hazards you will come across in a vehicle workshop.
Also listed are some associated risks, together with ways they can be reduced.
This is called risk management. An example of a safety data sheet is given in
Fig. 1.40 .

1.3.6 Moving loads

Injuries in a workshop are often due to incorrect lifting or moving of heavy loads.
In motor vehicle workshops, heavy and large components, such as engines and