Labor protection equipment refers to the personal items that workers wear (or wear) during the production process to avoid or reduce accident injuries and occupational hazards. Among the comprehensive measures for preventing occupational harmful factors, it belongs to prevention. When the working conditions still cannot be improved by equipment, it is the main protective measure.
The types of labor protection equipment include: protective clothing (shoes, hats, protective work clothes, gloves), protective face shields and glasses, soundproof devices, respiratory protective equipment, and skin protective agents. Labor protection equipment is an important auxiliary device in the comprehensive measures for preventing harmful factors and injuries in the environment. In some cases, such as in the event of poisoning accidents or during equipment maintenance, the proper use of labor protection articles can play an important protective role.
The main functions of labor protection supplies are:
Isolation and shielding functions
(2) Filtration and adsorption effects
When using protective equipment, one should not only pay attention to the protective effect but also consider whether it meets physiological requirements and is convenient to use. During the usage process, management and inspection and maintenance should be strengthened to achieve the expected effect.
When using protective equipment, the following points should be noted:
(1) Choose protective equipment correctly
(2) Learn to use protective equipment
(3) Keep using protective equipment