Safety shoes and prescription safety glasses are provided through on-site services coordinated by the Procurement Department. Generic PPE, such as earplugs, muffs, gloves, and hard hats are available through the Stockroom. Specialty items such as lab coats and vapor-tight suits are provided by supervisors. The inspection schedule shall comply with any regulations or standard guidelines. In some cases, contaminated clothing shall be disposed of as hazardous waste, rather than chance further contamination in any attempt at cleaning.
Improper use can cause more damage then lifting without a back belt.
However, staff are not prohibited from wearing back belts prescribed by their personal physicians. Also, there is some evidence that the belts may raise blood pressure, placing hypertensive people at risk. Do not wear backwards. Do not wear other hats underneath. Stockroom Prescription lenses require special order from procurement Protection from flying particles Do not use without side shields.