- 1). Inspect your work area to determine if protective clothing is needed. Jeans, brightly colored shirts, gloves and steel-toe boots are some types of PPE that may be required on a work site. Wearing bright colors will allow you to be seen amid heavy machinery, while jeans and durable pants protect you from sharp objects and flying debris; steel-toe boots protect your toes from falling objects. Wearing gloves prevents splinters, cuts and contact with dangerous chemicals and materials.
- 2). After arriving on the work site, determine if falling objects, such as overhead debris and materials, are a concern. This will require the use of head protection, such as a helmet, that is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) approved.
- 3). If you are working with loud power tools and heavy machinery, wear hearing protection, such as earplugs or passive hearing protection (ear muffs), to protect delicate ear tissue.
- 4). Wear correct eye protection, such as goggles or glasses, when dust, flying debris or sparks are present on the work site. OSHA-approved safety glasses and goggles are designed to be shatter-resistant.
- 5). Use appropriate respiratory protection if fumes or dust are present in the work area. Hazardous materials include concrete, drywall and insulation dust and paint fumes.
- 6). If you will be lifting heavy objects or bending over a lot while completing a task, wear back support, such as a brace or band to prevent injuries. Wearing knee pads will protect your knees, shins and joints during jobs that require you to kneel.
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