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Personal Protective Equipment

Unit 129: Mix Tiling Materials



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Skin Protection Work Gloves Latex Gloves

Tiling materials can contain substances which are harmful to the skin. Gloves must be worn to prevent irritation.

Source: Wickes.co.uk Source: TravisPerkins.co.uk



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Eyes and Ears Ear protection Goggles

To prevent eye injury from splashes and debris, goggles

must be worn at all times when mixing.

Ear defenders reduce the risk of hearing damage

when operating machinery such as cement mixers.

Source: Wickes.co.uk Source: Wickes.co.uk



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Respiratory Protection Disposable Mask Reusable Filter Masks

Masks must be worn to prevent lung damage from breathing in particles and toxic vapours when mixing.




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Foot Protection

Safety Boots Safety Shoes

Protection for the feet and toes is provided by safety footwear.




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Hi Visibility

Hi Visibility Clothing Hard Hat

Hi visibility clothing is an essential element in site safety and must be worn to ensure that workers

can always be seen.

Hard hats provide workers with a high level of

protection from falling objects.




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