Protective Clothing

Objectives

• To understand the proper protective equipment to be used in the Ag mechanics Lab

PPE • It is very important, while working in the

agricultural mechanics lab, to wear some type of protective clothing.

• The type of equipment being used by the person determines the type and amount of protective clothing.

• There are three basic areas of the body when it comes to protective clothing. – Face and eyes– Body– Feet

Face and Eyes • the most important

part to be protect.– eyes are easily

damaged. • Safety glasses

provide a minimum amount of eye protection. – This should be the

Must Be Z87 Glasses • IN THE AG LAB

– Wear safety glasses at all times!

Body • No part of the body is safe

from accidents. • Suitable protective clothing

that fits properly helps to prevent and reduce injuries.

• There should be – no cuffs, strings, or ties for

machinery to catch. – Close fitting – Not Flammable

• IN THE AG LAB– Shirts with sleeves – No Baggy Clothes

Feet• Feet and Hands are the most damaged area in accidents • Leather shoes with steel toes are recommended when working in a shop.• Need to be able to grip the floor • Wear Rubber boots in locations covered in water or when using pesticides.• IN the AG Lab

– Need closed toed shoes