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    PPE'S IN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP

    AND THEIR FUNCTIONS.


    PRESENTED BY : HANS YSABEL VALENZUELA | BSME 2-1
    INTRODUCTION
    Working on vehicles can be a fun,
    exciting, and rewarding career.
    However, repair shop owners and
    their staff need to ensure that
    proper safety precautions and rules
    are implemented and followed at all
    times. Safety measures help protect
    employees from accidental injuries
    to themselves, their co-workers,
    customers, and the vehicles they are
    repairing.
    Why is PPE important
    in Auto repair shops?
    Injury Prevention: Protects against cuts, burns,
    and other common injuries.
    Chemical Safety: Mitigates risks from hazardous
    chemicals through proper handling.
    Eye and Face Protection: Shields against flying
    debris and intense light.
    Hearing Conservation: Prevents hearing loss
    from exposure to loud machinery.
    Legal Compliance: Ensures adherence to safety
    regulations, reducing liability risks.
    TYPES AND
    FUNCTION
    OF PPE’S
    1. Eyes and Face Protection
    SAFETY GLASSES GOGGLES
    Designed to Provide a
    shield eyes tight seal
    from flying around the eyes to prevent
    debris, dust, and splashes. They dust and liquids from
    often feature side shields for entering, especially useful
    enhanced protection during during sanding or when
    activities like grinding and working with hazardous
    sanding materials 7
    1. Eyes and Face Protection
    FACE SHIELDS WELDING HELMETS
    Essential when Equipped with
    working with a lift-front
    molten metals window to
    or during welding, protect against
    protecting the entire face from intense light and molten
    splashes and sparks metal during welding
    tasks
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    2. Hand Protection
    CUT-RESISTANT GLOVES CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES HEAT-RESISTANT GLOVES
    (PVC)

    Important for handling Protect against skin Necessary when


    sharp metal parts, irritants and harmful working near hot
    these gloves prevent chemicals, preventing engine components or
    cuts and injuries while dermatitis and other fluids to prevent burns
    allowing dexterity skin conditions
    necessary for intricate 7
    work
    3. Foot Protection
    SAFETY SHOES KNEE PADS
    teel-toe boots Useful for
    are crucial mechanics
    for protecting who spend
    feet from heavy objects that may considerable time kneeling,
    fall. Slip-resistant soles help reducing strain on joints
    prevent slips on oily surfaces and preventing injuries
    common in workshops
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    4. Respiratory Protection
    RESPIRATORS
    Essential for filtering out harmful
    vapors and dust, particularly when
    dealing with asbestos found in older
    vehicle components like brakes and
    clutches. This equipment helps reduce
    exposure to hazardous substances
    present in automotive environments.
    5. Hearing Protection
    RESPIRATORS
    Earplugs or Earmuffs: Necessary
    in noisy environments where
    prolonged exposure can lead to
    hearing damage. It is
    recommended to use these
    when noise levels exceed 85
    decibels
    6. Body Protection
    COVERALLS AND APRONS HI-VIS CLOTHING
    Protect against for enhancing worker
    chemical spills, cuts, visibility, ensuring
    and abrasions while safety compliance,
    providing insulation and promoting
    from heat and cold. a secure work
    They help keep clothing environment
    clean and provide an around moving
    additional layer of vehicles and machinery. 7
    protection
    CONCLUSION
    The use of appropriate PPE in
    automotive shops is essential for
    minimizing risks associated with
    various tasks. Each type of PPE serves
    a specific function aimed at protecting
    workers from injuries related to eye
    hazards, chemical exposure, noise, and
    physical injuries from heavy equipment.
    Regular maintenance and proper fitting
    of PPE are critical for ensuring
    maximum protection and effectiveness
    in the workplace.
    THANK
    YOU!

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