Personal Protective Equipment - Man E0834 LE312 Assembly Instruction Manual

General Safety Instructions

2.6 Personal Protective Equipment

Wearing personal protective equipment is necessary to minimise the health risks when working.
S The required personal protective equipment for the relevant job must always be worn while working.
S All signs pertaining to personal protective equipment in the working area must be followed.
Protective Clothing
Close-fitting clothing with low initial tear strength, with narrow sleeves and with no
protruding parts. It is used primarily to protect against injury, weather and dirt.
No rings, bracelets, necklaces and other jewellery are to be worn while working.
Protective Helmet
To protect the head from falling or flying objects.
Safety Shoes
To protect the feet from heavy falling objects and from slipping on slick surfaces.
Safety Gloves
To protect the hands from friction, scraping, punctures or deep injuries and to protect
from hot or caustic parts or fluids
To be worn when performing specific types of work
When performing certain types of work, special protective equipment is required. These will be specifically
mentioned in the relevant chapters.
Safety Glasses
To protect the eyes from flying objects and spraying fluids.
Hearing Protection
To protect the ears from damage by loud noises.
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This is especially valid for the chapter on General Safety Instructions
and the safety instructions in each of the chapters.