Various Types of Personal Protective Equipment
Odibo,
Sanubi and Anidu [2002], stated that, there are nine [9] classes of personal
protective e equipment based on the part of the body. They are:
Sanubi and Anidu [2002], stated that, there are nine [9] classes of personal
protective e equipment based on the part of the body. They are:
i.
Head
protective: Odibo, et al [2002] protective
hats are needed on jobs where heads of workmen are menaced by falling objects
and where workers may bump their heads against over head protective equipment
used in most industries. Above all, safety hats should be fire resistant,
impervious to moisture, and resistant to impact in some cases resistant to high
voltage. The safety hats are commonly made of metals [aluminum] and plastics.
Head
protective: Odibo, et al [2002] protective
hats are needed on jobs where heads of workmen are menaced by falling objects
and where workers may bump their heads against over head protective equipment
used in most industries. Above all, safety hats should be fire resistant,
impervious to moisture, and resistant to impact in some cases resistant to high
voltage. The safety hats are commonly made of metals [aluminum] and plastics.
ii.
Face
protective: Odibo , et al [2002] there are many types of
personal protective equipment designed to shield the face, as well as the eyes
and in some cases the entire head and neck against light impacts, chemical
splashes, radiation and other hazards. They observed that there are three types
of face protection; they include face shield, welding helmets [shield and
goggles] and acid hoods. They are made of transparent colored plastics.
iii.
Eye
protection: Industrial operation expose the
eye to a variety of hazards which include flying objects, splashes or corrosive
liquids and molten metal’s, dust and harmful radiation . Goggles and other forms
of protection of the eyes are available in many types of styles. The protective
medium may be heat—treated glass, transparent plastic etc. [Odibo et al, [2002].
Eye
protection: Industrial operation expose the
eye to a variety of hazards which include flying objects, splashes or corrosive
liquids and molten metal’s, dust and harmful radiation . Goggles and other forms
of protection of the eyes are available in many types of styles. The protective
medium may be heat—treated glass, transparent plastic etc. [Odibo et al, [2002].
iv.
Respiratory
protective: Wole [2000] it is breathing
apparatus used over the nose to prevent inhaling hazardous substance such as
dust or free silica particle. It helps in supplying unpolluted oxygen in an
environment where there is shortage or non availability of oxygen.
Respiratory
protective: Wole [2000] it is breathing
apparatus used over the nose to prevent inhaling hazardous substance such as
dust or free silica particle. It helps in supplying unpolluted oxygen in an
environment where there is shortage or non availability of oxygen.
v.
Ear
protection: Chalgwe [2000] quoting Encyclopedia [1998] ear
protection should be used to reduce noise when all available engineering
control to reduce noise failed. The type of equipment used is called ear muffs
and ear plugs. This earmuff is designed to cover the external part of the ear
from excessive noise. The earplug is inserted into the canals. They are made of
rubber, cotton and wax. Many industrial machines produce noise far above the
required decibel, which may result to permanent loss of hearing.
Ear
protection: Chalgwe [2000] quoting Encyclopedia [1998] ear
protection should be used to reduce noise when all available engineering
control to reduce noise failed. The type of equipment used is called ear muffs
and ear plugs. This earmuff is designed to cover the external part of the ear
from excessive noise. The earplug is inserted into the canals. They are made of
rubber, cotton and wax. Many industrial machines produce noise far above the
required decibel, which may result to permanent loss of hearing.
vi.
Hand
protection: Odibo, et al [2002] contends that
fingers palm and hand exposed to cuts, scratches, bruises and burns and as such
proper protective equipment should be utilized. Aibor & Olournda [2006]
explains that hand protected through the use of hand gloves in working place to
hold firmly and prevent hand from contamination or skin penetration. Odibo, et
al [2002] stressed that there are six [6] types of hand gloves, they are metal
mesh gloves, rubber gloves, leather gloves, cotton or fabric gloves, PCV coated
fabric gloves, neoprene and vinyl gloves.
Hand
protection: Odibo, et al [2002] contends that
fingers palm and hand exposed to cuts, scratches, bruises and burns and as such
proper protective equipment should be utilized. Aibor & Olournda [2006]
explains that hand protected through the use of hand gloves in working place to
hold firmly and prevent hand from contamination or skin penetration. Odibo, et
al [2002] stressed that there are six [6] types of hand gloves, they are metal
mesh gloves, rubber gloves, leather gloves, cotton or fabric gloves, PCV coated
fabric gloves, neoprene and vinyl gloves.
vii.
Body
protection: According to Chalgwe [2000]
overall and coverall is used for protection of the skin and trunk from dust and
injurious particles. Overall garments also protect the skin from liquid spills
such as chemicals. He said overall are required by every worker particular
those in the engineering and technical service division of industrial
establishment. Body protection against health and hot metal is vital. Chijoke
[2002] observed that health protection equipment are required by workers who
come in contact with hot metal and intense radiation particularly fire men
leather clothing is one of the most common forms of protection against
ultra-violet radiation.
Body
protection: According to Chalgwe [2000]
overall and coverall is used for protection of the skin and trunk from dust and
injurious particles. Overall garments also protect the skin from liquid spills
such as chemicals. He said overall are required by every worker particular
those in the engineering and technical service division of industrial
establishment. Body protection against health and hot metal is vital. Chijoke
[2002] observed that health protection equipment are required by workers who
come in contact with hot metal and intense radiation particularly fire men
leather clothing is one of the most common forms of protection against
ultra-violet radiation.
viii.
Foot
protection: It is highly essential that
safety shoes be used in industries. Although there are different types of
safety shoes. Generally they have reinforce toe and toe box must support a
stationary load of at least 2,500lbs and must withstand or sustain the impact
of a 50lbs weight dropped from a distance of one foot [Odibo et al, 2002].
Foot
protection: It is highly essential that
safety shoes be used in industries. Although there are different types of
safety shoes. Generally they have reinforce toe and toe box must support a
stationary load of at least 2,500lbs and must withstand or sustain the impact
of a 50lbs weight dropped from a distance of one foot [Odibo et al, 2002].
Whole
[2000] foot and leg protection involve the use of plastic or leather boots with
puncture proof sole to protect against nail and sharp object.
[2000] foot and leg protection involve the use of plastic or leather boots with
puncture proof sole to protect against nail and sharp object.
ix SAFETY BELTS:
According to chalgwe, [2000] workers in high must required safety belts to
secure themselves from failing off accidental in process of doing these jobs.
Electricians are good example of workers who require safety belts as protective
gear. Also, those who climbs down into tank.
According to chalgwe, [2000] workers in high must required safety belts to
secure themselves from failing off accidental in process of doing these jobs.
Electricians are good example of workers who require safety belts as protective
gear. Also, those who climbs down into tank.
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