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Safety sign	Description
	Safety helmet, or hard hat Workers are normally required to wear a hard hat in any area where there is a danger of falling objects, or where equipment is being operated overhead.
	High visibility vest Anyone who works near trucks, forklifts or other vehicles or machinery should wear a high visibility vest to make them as visible as possible to nearby operators.
	Safety boots Safety boots, also called steel capped boots, are needed if there is a risk of objects falling on your feet. Note that this includes sharp objects that may not necessarily be heavy.
	Ear protection If you're working in a noisy area, you should always wear ear muffs or ear plugs. Bear in mind that even if the noise isn't uncomfortably loud, it can still cause long-term hearing damage if you're subjected to it day after day over a long period of time.
	Eye protection Safety glasses or a face shield should always be worn if you're doing a job that generates flying particles that might get in your eyes. Goggles might be required where there are fine dust particles or mist from sprays.
	Dust mask If you generate dust that can't be collected in an extraction system, you should wear a dust mask to protect your lungs. In the case of fumes, spray mist and toxic gases, you may need to wear a specialised respirator.
	Gloves Gloves are useful if you're handling materials that could damage your hands. They should also be worn when you do jobs that involve hazardous substances that may be absorbed through the skin.

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