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7.4
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
NOTE!
...wearing earplugs or earmuffs can help prevent
damage to hearing. Exposure to high noise levels
can cause irreversible hearing loss as well as
physical and psychological stress.
NOTE!
...wearing gloves can protect workers’ hands from
chemicals, hot and cold temperatures, vibration
and sharp objects. Gloves must fit properly and be
the right kind for the job.
Gloves can protect hands from:
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Knives, sharp edges, splinters
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Chemicals
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Excessive vibration
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Hot objects
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Electricity
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Extreme cold
7.5
Danger points at winch
DANGER!
Risk of injuries!
When the drum is turning, different entanglement
zones occure between drum, rope and spacer
bars.
Do not touch the winch during operation.
Do not touch the rope in an area of 1m in front
of the winch.
Fig. 15 Illustration danger point for hoisting winches
