Safety

1. piece of material, typically foam, placed in each ear where it expands and blocks loud noises and prevents hearing loss
5. protective eyewear, typically made of impact-resistant plastic, worn to protect the eyes from flying debris
6. worn over the nose and mouth to protect the lungs from dust particles but not harmful fumes
9. pair of ear coverings connected by a band across the top of the head used to block loud noises and prevent hearing loss
10. protective covering for a worker’s head

2. protective coverings for a worker’s hands
3. protective eyewear, typically made of impact-resistant plastic and completely enclosing the eye area
4. mask equipped with filter canisters, worn over the nose and mouth to prevent the inhalation of fine particulate matter and hazardous fumes
7. caused by exposure to ultraviolet light emitted by certain welding procedures, causing damage to the cornea, as the result of viewing without the correct eye protection
8. state of being free from unintentional harm or danger