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Hearing Protection
from The Importance of Construction Safety Equipment: Protecting Workers on the Job Site
by RP Com Trade
Noise may seem harmless, but it can seriously harm construction and demolition workers. Due to construction sites’many noisy operations, workers are at risk. In addition to causing hearing loss, noise is a major factor that disturbs productivity. Proper precautions can prevent hearing loss and noise-related health issues.
Foot Protection
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Safety-toed shoes or boots that prevent falling, crushing, or rolling, Safety-toed shoes must pass compression and impact tests. Concrete work and flooding require rubber overshoes. Slip-resistant shoes are required in some departments and should be worn in areas where wet floors are most likely to cause falls. Leggings protect the lower legs and feet from heat hazards like molten metal and welding sparks. Leggings are easily removed with safety snaps.