Which PPE are required when working on a drilling machine?

In terms of personal protective equipment (PPE), the only piece of equipment that’s absolutely necessary when operating a drill press is a pair of high-grade, shatter-proof goggles with side shields. Eye injuries are known to occur when metal shards or debris are shot from underneath the drill.

What PPE do you need to wear when using any equipment?

Personal protective equipment may include items such as gloves, safety glasses and shoes, earplugs or muffs, hard hats, respirators, or coveralls, vests and full body suits.

What PPE is required when working over dangerous machinery?

Safety Harness – A safety harness is the primary way to prevent someone from falling down into the machine or other hazard. This should be a three-point harness that is properly secured to a sturdy base.

When should you use Level D protective equipment?

Level D protection is the minimum protection required. Level D protection may be sufficient when no contaminants are present or work operations preclude splashes, immersion, or the potential for unexpected inhalation or contact with hazardous levels of chemicals.

What are three pieces of PPE that can be used while operating a drill?

There are two predominant types of dust masks – P1 and P2. P1 protection (usually yellow) will safeguard you against mechanically generated particles found in dusts and mists (i.e. from applications such as sanding, digging, wood drilling, sanding, sawing, and trimming).

What are the safety precautions in using drilling machine?

Drill Press Safety Rules

• Run drill at correct RPM for diameter of drill bit and material.
• Always hold work in a vise or clamp to the drill table.
• Use a correctly ground drill bit for the material being drilled.
• Use the proper cutting fluid for the material being drilled.
• Remove chips with a brush, never by hand.

When should PPE be worn?

PPE should be used when all other measures are inadequate to control exposure. It protects only the wearer, while being worn. If it fails, PPE offers no protection at all.

What PPE is required by OSHA?

With few exceptions, OSHA requires employers to pay for personal protective equipment when it is used to comply with OSHA standards. These typically include: hard hats, gloves, goggles, safety shoes, safety glasses, welding helmets and goggles, face shields, chemical protective equipment and fall protection equipment.

Is Code of Safety PPE?

BODY PROTECTION PPE’S IS CODE:- IS CODE 3521 : 1999 – Industrial safety belt and harness. IS CODE 6153 : 1971 – Protective leather clothing. IS CODE 7352 : 1974 – X-ray lead protective aprons. IS CODE 8519 : 1977 – Guide for selection industrial safety equipment for the body.