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Head, respiratory and hearing protection - Coggle Diagram
Head, respiratory and hearing protection
Head Protection
What are two hazards to be aware of
that cause could cause head injuries?
What is a hard hat?
A helmet designed to protect
your head from injury.
Respiratory protection
What are four respiratory hazards? Explain the hazard: the symptoms and how to protect from it.
Wood Dust
Can cause health issues and
long term damage
Protect by use a
dust extraction system,
and a face mask.
Demolition and renovation
Asbestos based products in older buildings contain
very fine fibres. These fibres when inhaled can cause cancers.
Use breathing protective equipment
when dealing with asbestos.
Arc welding/ welding
Welding can produce dangerous vapours
depending on the type of welding being done
A respiratory rated for the
type of welding will need
to be used
Chemicals, Fibreglass
and spray painting
These products produce fumes, vapours
and fine particles that the operator
needs to be protected from. Especially if used inside.
A respiratory with filters or a
full breathing apparatus are needed.
Hearing protection
What are two ways
to protect your hearing?
Earplugs
2.Earmuffs
How is noise measured?
Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB)
What levels of noise is
damaging to your hearing?
Anything above 80 dB,
which is the noise of heavy traffic.
What are some signs
of early hearing loss?
A ringing sound in your ears
A muffling of sounds
Note that if you already have some hearing loss using hearing protection will help reduce further loss
