Do Not Layer Into A New Hazard
Explain why PPE combinations must be checked for compatibility, fit, visibility, and task movement.
The move: test the PPE ensemble, not just the individual items. Present is not compatible A checklist can say gloves, goggles, face protection, and hearing protection are all present. That does not prove they work together. PPE can shift, press, fog, catch, or open gaps when combined. Fit and limits are teachable OSHA requires workers to know how to put on, adjust, wear, and take off PPE and understand its limitations. In an ensemble, the limitation may be interaction: one item weakens another or makes the task harder to do safely. Motion is the real test Do the task movements…
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