Safe removal of Face shields

and Hardhats

02nd November 2021

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 Summary
There are many tasks here at ALUCOR that require the use of Double eye protection.
(Safety glasses and a Face shield)

• Grinding
• Welding
• Concrete Chipping
• Mixing paints, chemicals and grouts

Each of these tasks has debris that is produced around your immediate work area i.e.
metal slag, grinding and concrete dusts. This debris settles on your work area, your
general PPE, and on your hard hat and face shield.

The following shows us how we can remove our hard hats and face shields to
minimize the chance of getting this debris in our eyes.

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 Best Practices for face shield removal

• When worn correctly face shields

offer excellent protection from
flying objects and debris.

• But debris and dust can settle on

the brim of your hard hat and
metal or plastic lip of your face
shield.

• Removing this in the correct way

will minimize the chance of this
debris entering your eyes.

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 Best Practices for face shield removal

• While leaning forward the worker should

remove his gloves.

• Ensure that you remain leaning, as any

dust or debris falling does not enter your
eyes.

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 Best Practices for hard hat removal
The removal of your hard hat should follow the same principle.

• While still leaning forward remove the hard hat from the back
• Lowering it away from your face and eyes
• A gentle tap should remove most of the debris from your hard hat

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 Taking care of your hard hat
The shell of a hard hat can be damaged Bad Practice
or weakened if not looked after.
For example:
• Objects fall onto it
• It strikes against a fixed object
• It receives a severe impact
• Deep scratches occur
• It is sprayed with chemicals or solvent
based paint
Inspect a hard hat when adjusting and
before each use
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 Why do we want to protect your eyes?

• We only have one set of eyes, we need to look after them

• These simple steps of removing your eye protection can greatly lower your risk of foreign
bodies in eyes, causing injuries.

• Because not doing these simple tasks can impact your vision, your family, your life.

Keep your eyes open to safety, don’t become blinded by bad habits.

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