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Personal Protective Equipment
Unit 129: Mix Tiling Materials

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Skin Protection
Work Gloves Latex Gloves
Tiling materials can contain substances which are harmful to the skin.
Gloves must be worn to prevent irritation.
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Eyes and Ears
Ear protectionGoggles
To prevent eye injury from
splashes and debris, goggles
must be worn at all
times when mixing.
Ear defenders reduce the risk
of hearing damage
when operating machinery
such as cement mixers.
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Respiratory Protection
Disposable Mask Reusable Filter Masks
Masks must be worn to prevent lung damage from breathing in particles
and toxic vapours when mixing.
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Foot Protection
Safety Boots Safety Shoes
Protection for the feet and toes is provided by safety footwear.
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Hi Visibility
Hi Visibility Clothing Hard Hat
Hi visibility clothing is an essential
element in site safety and must
be worn to ensure that workers
can always be seen.
Hard hats provide
workers with a high level of
protection from falling
objects.
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