Title: Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Course: Masonry III (17008-III) > Section: Applying Basic Construction Safety Standards (Core Safety)

Identification could include procedures for inspecting, wearing, and removing

- eye protection
- respiratory protection
- face protection
- head protection
- hand protection
- body protection
- fall protection
- hearing protection
- foot protection.

Identification should also include explaining when particular PPE is required.

Teacher Resources:

- 7 Essential Construction PPE: A Contractors Checklist for Workplace Safety, Oteplace
- Personal Protective Equipment: Construction, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
- Personal Protective Equipment: Overview,  Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some dangerous effects of sun exposure, and how can one significantly prevent these effects?
- Why is wearing jewelry prohibited while in the lab or on the job site?
- Why is it important to use respiratory protection when cutting or grinding brick, stone, or concrete?
- Why is it important to have proper training with respect to recognizing and avoiding job site hazards?
- Why is it important to understand the safe operation of equipment, proper lifting techniques, and the correct use of PPE?
- Why should PPE be inspected regularly?
- Why is it important to foster a culture of safety in the workplace?