Westpoort VCA Eindtermen Basis, VOL, VIL VCU Engels

Operation (full face masks with air bottles as independent respiratory protection) The air is sucked from the bottles into the breathing space via a lung regulator Requirements (user of self-contained respiratory protective equipment) - Instruction and practice for use - Air for fresh air hoods, breathing air lines and breathing air bottles is filtered under pressure and of good quality - Well maintained and cleaned regularly - Check whether the mask fits properly (fit test) - No facial hair (can cause leaks and hinder proper functioning) Dangers to the head and properties and use of the different PPE Hazards Falling objects and impacts

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Gloves in different materials

Gloves with extended wrist and/or arm protection in different materials

Usage -

Cut-resistant gloves for cutting Insulating gloves in heat or cold Plastic or rubber gloves for hazardous substances

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When not (leather or cloth gloves) -

No leather or fabric gloves when using hazardous substances

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When not (gloves):

Only close-fitting gloves near rotating parts to avoid being caught

Hazards for feet and legs and applications and safe use of different PPE Hazards Falling of objects Stepping into sharp objects Hazardous Substances Slip Accumulation of static electricity

Form Safety helmet

Characteristics Interior: absorb the shock and distribute it over the head Outside work: sufficiently strong to prevent the falling object/impact from reaching the head

Forms Safety shoes Safety boots

Characteristics Reinforced toe cap to protect toes from falls from heavy objects Reinforced sole to prevent kicking into sharp objects Non-slip sole Usage Safety shoes with a reinforced toe and reinforced sole are mandatory in construction Safety boots are mandatory where water and hazardous substances may be present Anti-static shoes in potentially explosive areas

Usage -

Adjust the interior properly Replace after a certain period

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- Replace after a fall, bump or falling object - Metal helmets are prohibited in industry: they conduct electricity Hazards for hands and arms and applications and safe use of different PPE Hazards Sharp objects, heat, cold, radiation, hazardous substances

Rules for use of safety shoes Maintain and grease regularly Do not dry wet shoes near the heater

Forms

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