Glossary of Terms - Protective Equipment

Fill in the blank: ________ means being free of dirt or debris without being damaged by the cleaning process.

• Cleanable

• Brittle

• Disposable

• Stainable

Fill in the blank: ________ are protective devices designed to safeguard the user's eyes from a variety of hazards. They are generally used to provide primary protection against impacts and optical radiation.

• Safety glasses

• Gloves

• Helmets

• Earplugs

Fill in the blank: ________ is a protective equipment generally used to protect the user's face, or parts of it, as well as the eyes, from a variety of hazards. They are secondary protectors and should only be used together with primary protection devices.

• Face shield

• Safety gloves

• Ear plugs

• Respirator

Fill in the blank: ________ is a lens that protects against various degrees of ultraviolet, visible, and infrared rays.

• Filter lens

• Convex lens

• Concave lens

• Bifocal lens

Fill in the blank: ________ is the part of the frame of a protective device that is intended to hold the lens or lenses.

• Front

• Temple

• Bridge

• Arm

Fill in the blank: ________ is an uncomfortably bright light that does not include dangerous levels of ultraviolet or infrared light.

• Glare

• Shadow

• Reflection

• Diffraction

Fill in the blank: ________ fit directly to the face surrounding the eyes to protect them from a variety of hazards. They can be used as the primary protector or in combination with other eye and face protection.

• Goggles

• Helmet

• Gloves

• Earplugs

Fill in the blank: ________ is a handheld welding helmet.

• Hand shield

• Face mask

• Safety glasses

• Welder's apron

Fill in the blank: ________ is the part of the protective equipment, such as a safety helmet, hood, or face shield, that holds the device on the user's head.

• Head harness

• Visor

• Chin strap

• Earplug

Fill in the blank: ________ is a protective equipment that covers the head, neck, and part of the shoulders.

• Hood

• Gloves

• Boots

• Apron