Unidad 1. Vídeo 3. Flipped FOL. Equipos de protección

Analysis of Protection Equipment

Types of Protection Equipment

• Collective protection equipment is designed to protect multiple workers simultaneously from specific risks, as mandated by labor risk prevention laws that prioritize collective over individual protection.

• Examples of collective protection include safety nets and guardrails, commonly used in construction to prevent falls of both people and objects.

Safety Devices in Machinery

• Safety devices on machines, such as two-hand control systems, require the worker to use both hands to activate the machine, ensuring their hands remain away from dangerous areas.

• Sensitive devices only operate while a button is pressed; if released due to an injury, it prevents further harm. Pulse controls limit machine movement to reduce risk during operation.

Importance of Machine Guards

• Machine guards are crucial for preventing accidents; they should cover moving parts that pose danger. Workers must avoid loose clothing and secure long hair when operating machinery.

• Specific examples include saw guards that lower when activated, preventing hand injuries during operation. Other protective barriers restrict access to hazardous machine areas.

Ventilation as a Protective Measure

• Proper ventilation helps prevent chemical or biological contaminants from reaching workers by using air currents and suction systems to dilute harmful substances in the air.

• Poor ventilation can increase risks instead of reducing them; encapsulation techniques isolate hazards effectively from workers' environments.

Individual Protection Equipment (EPP)

Responsibilities Regarding EPP

• Employers are required by law to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) at no cost and ensure proper usage training for employees who must also maintain and report any defects in their gear.

Examples of Individual Protective Gear

• Head protection includes helmets or hats; ear protection consists of plugs or earmuffs; eye and face protection involves goggles or shields; respiratory safety requires masks; hand safety uses gloves or sleeves; leg and foot safety employs safety footwear or knee pads; trunk protection includes vests or belts for overall body safety like harnesses and reflective vests for roadwork contexts.

Compliance with Safety Standards

• All PPE must bear the CE marking indicating compliance with European safety regulations, along with pictograms showing specific risks they protect against (e.g., cuts, electrical hazards).