Industrial Overalls - A Safety Guide
Work clothing has two important functions. Firstly, it protects or replaces normal clothing which is more expensive and often unsuitable for working conditions. Secondly, it protects the worker from various hazards likely to be encountered in the workplace.
However, concern has been growing that some overalls on the market do not give adequate protection from specific hazards, particularly those arising from processes that involve ignition or intense heat transfer.
The recommendations in this guide will assist manufacturers, employers and employees to overcome these problems.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Quality
2. Fabrics
3. Choosing a fabric
4. Nature of risks
5. Design
6. Dangers of synthetic underclothing
7. Welding
8. Soiling and supply
9. Cleaning
10. Employer’s responsibility
11. General
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