Safe Working Practices Unit 102 - WS 4 PPE

I have just started a new job, and it is the responsibility of my ____________________ to supply the correct PPE for me to wear.

PPE is designed to protect me against

workplace _____________________ .

When we go on site I need good strong ______________ _______________ to protect my feet from things like dampness, in case I drop something on my foot and also in case I tread on an up-turned nail.

My boss always asks me to use safety gloves to protect my ______________________.

Once I had to wear arm-length ____________________ when we were working on some sewers.

On site I also have to wear a safety helmet all the time. This is a good thing because it protects my head from any ___________________ ________________________.

Working with other trades such as the carpenters can be hazardous because they make lots of noise with their power tools. If the noise level is above ____________________, you should wear ear protection.

Certain jobs on site create high levels of dust e.g. chasing walls. You should wear a _____________ _______________ to prevent inhaling harmful particles.

I have to look after all the PPE my boss gives me, as it is my

______________________.

If any PPE is damaged, my employer must _______________ it for me as he does not want to get in to trouble with the HSE.