13 Jan Metal Worker PPE for Hands and Eyes
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Metal Worker PPE for Hands and Eyes Metal workers drill, press, punch, cut, bend, shape, and fasten pieces of sheet metal to make construction and consumer products. The most common injuries to metal workers are hand lacerations and eye injuries from metal pieces. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) can prevent these. Choose appropriate work gloves for the job task. They should be well-fitted so they don’t get caught by moving or rotating machine parts. The gloves should be flexible enough to allow your hands to move freely while holding stock materials and using tools. They should be sturdy enough to...