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Protect yourself at work! 

Know the Personal Safety measures and PPE or Personal Protective Equipment that guarantee safety at work. 

PPE or Personal Protective Equipment refers to protective clothing or other gear designed to protect the wearer's body or clothing from injury by electrical hazards, heat, chemicals, and infection, for job-related occupational health and safety purposes.

Here are the 7 types of PPE to guarantee your safety at work..

1.    Safety for the Head - Offers protection for the head and can prevent head injuries
Example: Helmets, caps, hoods, hats 

2.    Safety for the Eyes - Prevention from bright light, radiation and other eye injuries
Example: Spectacles, goggles, shields, visors

3.    Safety for the Ears - Protection from high sound levels
Example: Ear muffs and plugs

4.    Safety for the Nose - Offer protection against fine dust and other dangerous particles
Example: Disposable mask, safety mask with cartridge, respirators

5.  Safety for the Hands - Protection against cuts by sharp materials or splashes from chemicals
Example: Gloves, gauntlets, mitts, armlets

6.    Safety for the Feet - Protect the feet against heavy weights and other feet injuries
Example: Shoes, boots, rubber soles

7.    Correct Work Clothing - Protection for workers’ clothing
Example: Protection for workers’ clothing
 

Computer technicians and home computer builders also have to guard their computers against the deadly ravages of static electricity, of static electricity as well as take steps to avoid injury.
Static electricity is the discharge of electricity between two objects with different electrical potential.

To prevent ESD or electro static discharge, we must use the following:

ANTI-STATIC DEVICES

These are the devices used to protect computer units from electro static discharge.

1.    Anti-static Wrist Strap

2.    Anti-static Mat

3.    Anti-static Bag

Being knowledgeable with PPE will keep you safe from injuries as well as become more competent in Computer Systems Servicing. 

Always remember to wear PPE to protect yourself while working!

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