| When it comes to providing a checklist for ansi | | | | When extra comfort for earprotection is needed, |
| and osha approved industrialstrength safety | | | | lightweight earmuffs are available, such as the |
| equipment, you will find a host of items that often | | | | Bilsom |
| center oneye and head protection. But there are | | | | Viking V1 option. Sometimes a convenient |
| so many other industrial safety productsthat | | | | headstrap is also included. |
| provide protection to other areas of the body, | | | | Hand Protection |
| including the back, kneesand face. Sometimes it is | | | | When hand protection is required on the job, |
| a personal choice for an industrial worker to | | | | there are many different options toconsider. |
| selectadditional safety equipment for various parts | | | | Whether you are in need of medical; leather |
| of their body. Below are a fewbasic pieces of | | | | work; latex; generalpurpose; or chemical resistant |
| equipment to consider: | | | | gloves, there are plenty of options to |
| Eye Protection | | | | choosefrom. For instance, with the Chemical |
| Eye injuries are one of the most common injuries | | | | Resistant: PowerCoat nitrile gloveselection, offers |
| that occur in the workplace. | | | | great protection from chemicals and other |
| Depending on a particular work environment, | | | | harmful liquids. |
| these sorts of injuries are causedby a splattering | | | | These gloves are perfect for a variety of |
| of harmful chemicals or a puncture to the lens by | | | | industry jobs, including auto assemblyor food |
| a sharp pieceof machinery. The eye can also | | | | processing. |
| become easily injured through a series | | | | Body Coverage |
| ofwork-related blunders. This is when a pair of | | | | Depending on how deep your work environment |
| safety eyeglasses or goggles comesin handy. For | | | | is, you may need complete or partialbody |
| example, with the Centurian product line, workers | | | | coverage. There are numerous suppliers on the |
| can choose from | | | | market that offer awide-range of clothing options. |
| Chemical Splash Version or Impact Resistant | | | | This may include Tyvek coveralls to Tyvekelastic |
| Version. | | | | waist pants to Tyvek lab coats with pockets. |
| Head and Face Protection | | | | There are also several |
| Through protective headgear and shields, the | | | | Tyvek boot cover choices to add protection for |
| head and face can receive topsafety. Heavy | | | | the feet. Safety aprons, as wellas safety back |
| objects falling from above and a chemical | | | | supports also aid in work safety. |
| environment may create adangerous scene for | | | | Joint Protection |
| an employee. Constructed from strong materials, | | | | Depending on how intense your job is, you may |
| protectivevisors also aid in the safety of the face. | | | | or may not need joint protection. |
| With the Willson Protecto-Shield | | | | A variety of elbow and kneepads are available for |
| Headgear item, heat resistance is a common | | | | workers. The Alta companyoffers various items, |
| feature. | | | | such as their navy and white Proline knee pad |
| Ear Protection | | | | options, aswell as the black Superflex, which |
| The loud din of heavy machinery or the piercing | | | | offers great protection for roofers. |
| sounds of constant drilling cancause many | | | | Breathing Protection |
| problems with the ears of a worker. Offered in | | | | Dust, dirt and other harmful airborne particles |
| an array of differentcolors, the LASER-Lite | | | | may enter your respiratorysystem as you |
| Earplug line, features a non-irritating product that | | | | breathe in the air about your work environment. |
| canfit into any ear canal. Earplugs may come in | | | | Respirators aregreat for avoiding these harmful |
| corded and uncorded selections. | | | | components while working. 3M offers a greatline |
| There are also reusable earplugs on the market. | | | | of breathing apparatuses and protective gear. |