Fullface masks seal on the face and are similar to half masks except with the condition of a face piece which protects the eyes and face from eye irritation hazards, splashes, and flying particles. B. Atmosphere supplying respirators provide the greatest protection against respiratory hazards. It protects against oxygen deficiencies and temperature extremes. It can also protect from high concentrations of fumes, vapors, dusts, mists, and gases. Airline respirators use a hose to connect the mask to a stationary air source.
Selfcontained respirators allow a transportable supply of clean air.
Very few operations do not require the use of the workers hands, whether it is constantly grasping and moving objects, sensing temperatures and textures, or performing highly skilled tasks. The best way to avoid accidents and injuries to the hands is to recognize the types of hand hazards. C. Types of hand protectors. Gloves, i.e., rubber, vinyl, neoprene, leather, metal mesh, plasticfilm, cloth, aluminized, leadlined, and insulated. Finger cots or guards.