English for Health and Safety

A piece of cloth or other material that you wear over your nose and mouth to protect you from germs or contaminated air.

Protective equipment for foot protection that prevents from getting foot injuries due to slippery surface, heavy falling or rolling objects, etc.

• Safety boots

• Safety harness

• Safety glasses

A mask or device worn over the mouth and nose to protect the respiratory system by filtering out dangerous substances (such as dusts, fumes, or bacteria) from inhaled air

• Respirator

• Inhalator

• Face shield

A protective hat made of rigid material (such as metal or fiberglass) and worn especially by construction workers to protect from injuries to the head.

• Shoe cover

• Hard hat

• Safety Gloves

A piece of clothing that shields the whole body against hazards in the workplace.

• Body suit

• Earmuffs

• Leggings

Must be worn in the hands when there is the potential for injury or exposure to skin contact from chemicals, infectious agents, heat, cold, abrasive, and cutting objects.

• Safety gloves

• Harness

• Face shield

A pair of soft fabric coverings, connected by a band across the top of the head, that are worn over the ears to protect them from noise.

• Earmuffs

• Earplugs

• Hard hat

Trousers made of a thick or strong material in order to protect the legs, sometimes worn over other trousers.

• Leggings

• Harness

• Safety boots

A mask, typically made of clear plastic, that protects the face, eyes, mouth and nose.

• Mask

• Face shield

• Harness

Close-fitting glasses with side shields, for protecting the eyes from glare, dust, water, etc.

• Safety glasses

• Goggles

• Face shiel