The basics
You wear these on your hands to keep them clean and protected from germs or chemicals.
GLOVES
you should never wear these "open" shoes on a construction site, lab or anywhere that is a risk of danger.
Sandals, flipflops, thongs
You wear this over your nose and mouth to help filter the air you breathe.
mask
This is the 3-word phrase for what PPE stands for
personal protective equipment
Most medical gloves are "single-use," meaning you do this after wearing them once.
throw them away
This hard plastic that protects your head if something falls from above.
Hard hat
This long white coat is worn by scientists and doctors to protect their clothes.
lab coat
This clear plastic shield covers your entire face, not just your eyes.
face shield
If your PPE is torn, cracked, or broken, you should do this immediately.
alert supervisor and replace it
ou should store your PPE in a place that is clean, cool, and ______.
dry place
You wear these over your eyes to stop dust or splashes from getting in.
Safety googles
You should wear this when working around messy paints or light chemicals.
Apron
You should always do this to your hands before putting on a face mask.
wash your hands
If you are working in a very dusty room, you should never take your mask off until you have completely ________ the area.
cleared or cleaned
Before putting it on, you should always ______ your PPE for any damage.
inspect, and check for damage
These bright, neon vests help drivers and coworkers see you from far away.
high-visibility (hi-vis) vest
To prevent tripping, you should always make sure your safety boot ________ are tucked in or tied tightly.
shoelaces
This is the most common reason a mask doesn't work—it doesn't have a tight ______ on your face.
seal
You should always check the size of your PPE because gear that is too ________ can actually cause an accident.
big, loose or baggy clothes
True or False: It’s okay to share your earplugs with a friend
false it spreads germs (and just nasty eww)
These go over your ears to block out very loud noises.
ear muffs
When working with chemicals, you should wear your gloves over your sleeves to stop liquids from ________ down into your arms.
dripping or running down your arm
When wearing a mask, this metal part at the top should be pinched tightly around this part of your face.
your nose
Even if you are just popping into a work zone for "one minute" or "one second," this is the rule regarding your PPE.
you MUST still have it on, Or you can never take it off until you have fully left the area
to keep your safety glasses from getting scratched, you should always store them in one of these when not in use.
glasses case, or protective bag