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TASK 6 : Read the text below. Identify and highlight Personal Safety Equipment found.  An earplug is a device that is inserted in the ear
canal to protect the user’s ears from loud noises,
Personal Safety 7. Ear plugs instrusion of water, foreign bodies, dust or
excessive wind. Since they reduce the sound
Whenever you perform a task in the workshop you must use personal protective clothing and volume, earplugs are often used to help prevent
equipment that is appropriate for the task and which conforms to your local safety regulations and hearing loss and tinnitus ( ringing of the ears ).
policies. Among other items, this may include:  Gloves produced from a combination of natural and
synthetic rubbers and leather material are effective
Work clothing - such as coveralls and steel-capped footwear 8. Heavy duty gloves in preventing shock and burns from electrical
contact. Specifically, these rubber gloves may
Eye protection - such as safety glasses, face masks, and goggles contain leather protectors and cuffs and be lined
Ear protection - such as earmuffs and earplugs with insulating wool and thermal materials.
Hand protection - such as heavy-duty gloves and barrier cream  Is a personal protective device that is worn on the
Respiratory equipment - such as face masks and valve respirators face or head and covers at least the nose and mouth.
9. Valve respirators A respirator is used to reudce the wearer’s risk of
inhaling hazardous airbone particles.
If you do not know certain what is appropriate or required, ask your supervisor.

TASK 8 : Name the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that he wears?

TASK 7 : Work with your partner and find the uses for each of the PPE below.

 Coveralls protect the body from the ankles to the

wrists and disposable coveralls feature hoods to
1. Coveralls protect the head. Coveralls are required across a
range of varied industries such as agriculture, food,
mechanical and other labour-intensive industries.

 Also known as a safety boot, steel-capped boot or

safety shoe, the steel-toe boot is a durable boot or
2. Steel-capped footwear shoe that has a protective reinforcement in the toe Ear muffs Safety helmet
protecting the foot from falling objects or
compression.
 Safety glasses are a part of personal protective
equipment that are worn by the workers around
3. Safety glasses their eyes for protection. Safety glasses act as a Valve respirators
shield to protect the eyes from any type of foreign
debris that may cause irritation or injury.
Goggles

 This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or

prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin
4. Barrier cream irritations ( such as diaper rash, skin burns from
radiation therapy ). emollients are substances that
soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching
and flaking.
Heavy duty gloves Vase
 Form of protective eyewear that usually enclose or
protect the area surrounding the eye in order to
5. Goggles prevent particulates, water or chemicals from
striking the eyes.

 Earmuffs are a type of personal protective

equipment ( PPE ) that is used to protect the
6. Ear muffs wearer’s ears from excessive noise pollution, dust
or temperature variations, especially cold.
Steel capped footwear

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TASK 9 : Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the box below. TASK 10 : Complete the table below with the correct information.

guard protect trip grounded Hazard Risk of injuries PPE to use

turn off hazards listen patient
operate instructions loose stools Sparks from welding work Injuries to eyes Safety glasses

1. Always listen carefully to the instructor and follow all instructions. Toxic gas fumes Fainted Valve respirators

2. Do not run in the workshop, you could ‘bump’ into other workers.
Corrosive materials Wound on the hand Hand glove
3. Know where the emergency stop buttons are positioned in the workshop. If you see an accident
at the other side of the workshop you can use the emergency stop button to turn off all Falling objects from high rise
Head injury Safety helmet
building
electrical power to machines.
4. Always wear an apron or overalls as it will grounded your clothes and hold loose clothing Splinters Leg injuries Safety boots

such as ties in place.

5. Wear good strong shoes. Training shoes are not suitable.
TASK 11 : Read the situations below and choose the correct safety gears for the situations.
6. When attempting practical work all stools should be put away.
7. Bags should not be brought into a workshop as people can grounded over them. A. Goggles B. Safety boots C. Ear plugs
instructions
8. When learning how to use a machine, listen very carefully to all the given by the D. Apron E. Hard hat F. Gloves
instructor. Ask questions, especially if you do not fully understand.
9. Do not use a machine if you have not been shown how to operate it safely by the instructor. 1. Amir works in an industrial factory. He is exposed to regular high-level noise in his
10. Always be patient , never rush in the workshop. workplace.
11. Always use a guard when working on a machine. ans: ear plugs
12. Keep hands away from moving/rotating machinery.
13. Use hand tools carefully, keeping both hands behind the cutting edge. 2. Vaneeda needs to handle chemical substances in her tab which are very dangerous and she
14. Report any damage to machines/equipment as this could cause an accident. could not touch them with her bare hands.
15. Make sure machines are hazard to avoid electric shocks. Ans: gloves
16. Always use the appropriate personal protective equipment.
17. Report all trip , unsafe conditions and work practices. 3. Welders in PK Harbour Port have the risk to get eye injuries because they are regularly
18. Keep equipment and the surrounding area clean and tidy at all times. exposed to bright light and fire sparks in their job.
19. Never distract the attention of another staff member when operating equipment and never
Ans: goggles
indulge in horseplay.
20. Only use tools and machines for their intended purpose.
4. Auto Speed Workshop is a dangerous working place because it is surrounded by many sharp
and heavy objects that could cause serious injury to the workers’feet.
Ans: safety boots

5. Workers who work in the building site area at Bukit Mewah have the potential exposure for
head injury from falling objects.

Ans: hard hat

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TASK 12 : Match the clothing or equipment to the right function.

A. B. C. D.

E. F. G. H.

1. To protect your ears 6. To protect your head D

E
2. To protect your feet 7. To protect your lungs
C F

3. To protect your eyes 8. Toprevent falling

B H

4. To protect your knees 9. To protect your arms G

A

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