PPE
This item is worn to protect hands from cuts, chemicals, and impact.
What are gloves?
This is the most common type of hand injury on job sites.
What is a cut or laceration?
Always do this before using any hand or power tool.
What is inspect it?
This mildest form of heat illness causes sweating, fatigue, and dizziness.
What is heat exhaustion?
This is the most important thing to do frequently to prevent heat illness.
What is staying hydrated?
These gloves are best for handling sharp objects.
What are cut-resistant gloves?
Getting your hand caught in machinery can cause this severe injury.
What is a crush injury?
Never do this with a knife blade toward your body.
What is cut?
This life-threatening heat illness is marked by a body temperature above 104°F and confusion.
What is heat stroke?
Wearing this type of clothing helps keep your body cooler in hot weather.
What is lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing?
This type of glove protects against chemical exposure.
What are chemical-resistant gloves?
Contact with hot surfaces can cause this painful injury.
What is a burn?
This kind of handle improves grip and reduces strain.
What is an ergonomically designed handle?
This natural body process helps cool you down during hot conditions.
What is sweating?
This index combines temperature and humidity to estimate how hot it feels.
What is the heat index?
These gloves are used when working around electricity.
What are rubber insulating gloves?
Repetitive hand motions or awkward wrist positions over time can lead to these types of long-term injuries.
What are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)?
This type of knife is not allowed at CertainTeed facilities.
What is a personal knife?
This condition occurs when your body loses too much water and electrolytes.
What is dehydration?
This strategy involves gradually increasing exposure to heat to build tolerance.
What is acclimatization?
These gloves must be worn when handling propane tanks to protect against cold burns and leaks.
What are leather or insulated gloves?
Improper tool use may cause long-term inflammation of tendons known as this.
What is tendinitis?
When a tool is damaged, you should do this immediately.
What is tag it out or report it?
These painful muscle spasms often occur during strenuous activity in the heat.
What are heat cramps?
This emergency action should be taken immediately for someone showing signs of heat stroke.
What is calling 911 and cooling the person down quickly?