Industrial Technology
Home > Industrial Technology > Industry Study > Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
This material addresses aspects of the following syllabus outcome:
H2.1 demonstrates proficiency in the use of safe working practices and workshop equipment maintenance techniques.
Source: Board of Studies (1999) Stage 6 industrial technology preliminary and HSC courses. Sydney, Board of Studies
Background
Working with industrial machinery and equipment continually exposes people to potential dangers. Personal protective equipment is essential to ensure protection against the potential hazards that exist in these environments.
Activity 1
With reference to the
Fox Valley Technical College 
website complete the following table, to identify the types of protective equipment and their applications.
| Safety device | Name of device | Suggested application |
|---|---|---|
 |
earmuffs | |
 |
||
 |
Source of graphics: Fox Valley Technical College - http://its.foxvalleytech.com/MachShop1
Activity 2
From your reading of the information in relation to
hearing and eye protection , complete the following passage by entering the appropriate word from the given list.
Word list
- machine
- short
- worn
- protect
- particles
- exposed
- injury
Many machining processes present a risk of............. to the eyes and face. For example, protection will be needed against flying chips or............. . Personal protective equipment (PPE) is always the last line of defence; wherever possible use..............guards.
Hearing protectors will only give proper protection if they are ......... properly, and are used whenever the wearer is.................to high noise levels. The more comfortable they are, the more likely it is that workers will use them properly. Taking them off, even for a ............ time, when noise levels are high can quickly allow hearing damage to occur. Hearing protectors that don't fit, don't............
(Source: Fox Valley Technical College -
http://its.foxvalleytech.com/MachShop1 )
Activity 3
Use the Machine Shop website to help you complete the machine safety rules that should be followed at all times in the working environment.
- Be sure that all machines have effective and properly working.............and covers, and that they are always in ............... when machines are operating.
- Replace guards...........after any repairs.
- Do not attempt to oil, clean, adjust, or repair any machine while it is ............... Stop the machine and lock the power switch in the..........position.
- Do not operate any machine unless........... to do so by the teacher or under the teacher's supervision.
- Do not try to...........a machine with your hands or body.
- Check tools before use to.............they are safe to use.
- Always see that work and cutting tools on any machine are..............securely before starting to work.
- Only...............person should operate the machine or switches.
- Concentrate on the work and do not talk .........while operating the machine.
- Do not walk behind people operating a...............as they may be bumped by accident and cause an accident.
- Always remove gloves before turning on or operating any............. If material is rough or sharp and gloves must be worn, place or handle..............with the machine turned off.
- Never use.............air to clean any machine or your clothes or yourself.
- Stop the machine tool to make speed and feed.............that require the shifting of a gear lever.
- Always use...........speeds and feeds. A broken tool becomes a.............and can cause great personal injury.
- Make sure the machine is OFF before making any.................or repairs.
Source: Fox Valley Technical College -
http://its.foxvalleytech.com/MachShop1
|