In order to protect workers from injuries and accidents, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has regulated the use of Personal Protective Equipments. Many severe injuries occur due to improper equipments or their improper usage.
Head injuries and concussions are common safety hazards in all those areas that have falling debris. Those employed as construction workers and lumberjacks have jobs involving heavy materials and equipments falling from great heights. Safe work practices and the use of helmets are the best prevention for these types of injuries. Often, workers fail to wear their helmets correctly. If the victim has multiple concussions it can even result in death.
Flying debris, sparks, corrosive liquids and optical radiations can cause various eye injuries. If not treated immediately, it can result in permanent eye loss. Goggles offer protection to some extent. If the object is at a high speed, it can penetrate through the material of the goggle. If the goggles are worn loosely, liquids can slip in and cause damage.
Feet can get caught between machinery or even get punctured due to sharp debris in the ground. To avoid such accidents, steel toed boots can be used. If the footwear lacks insulation, electric shocks can also pose to be a problem.
Head injuries and concussions are common safety hazards in all those areas that have falling debris. Those employed as construction workers and lumberjacks have jobs involving heavy materials and equipments falling from great heights. Safe work practices and the use of helmets are the best prevention for these types of injuries. Often, workers fail to wear their helmets correctly. If the victim has multiple concussions it can even result in death.
Flying debris, sparks, corrosive liquids and optical radiations can cause various eye injuries. If not treated immediately, it can result in permanent eye loss. Goggles offer protection to some extent. If the object is at a high speed, it can penetrate through the material of the goggle. If the goggles are worn loosely, liquids can slip in and cause damage.
Feet can get caught between machinery or even get punctured due to sharp debris in the ground. To avoid such accidents, steel toed boots can be used. If the footwear lacks insulation, electric shocks can also pose to be a problem.
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