Safety and Cleanliness - Safety Equipment
1. Safety Equipment

Collision repair technicians must wear a long sleeve clothing, a cap and safety shoes. When necessary, put on safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, a respirator or dust mask, etc. to ensure personal safety.






Face shield
Protects eyes and face from dust and sparks during grinding.






Safety glasses
Protect eyes from air-borne dust, dispersed liquid, organic solvent gas and paint mist.






Ear plugs
Protect ears from excessive noise levels during equipment operation.






Dust mask
Protects lungs from dust inhalation during sanding or grinding.






Respirator
Prevents inhalation of toxic solvents and dust during painting or welding.






Gloves
Protect hands during general body repair operations.






Solvent gloves
Prevent absorption of organic solvents through the skin.






Welding helmet
Protects eyes, face and neck from flash burn, ultraviolet light, sparks, infrared light, and heat during welding. Auto darkening helmets make welding much easier and safer.






Welding gloves
Protect hands from heat, sparks, and hot metal slag during welding.






Welding apron, arm/leg cover, hood
Protect arms, legs and other body parts from flash burn, ultraviolet light, sparks, infrared light, and heat during welding.






Safety shoes (static electricity free shoes)
Protect toes from heavy falling objects.






Safety Wires:

Used for body and frame repair and straightening operations.
Help prevent injuries if a pulling chain fails or detaches while under tension.





Welding Blankets:

Fireproof and/or heat resistant covers used to protect body parts such as glass and seats during welding operations.
Some use fireproof material such as carbon fiber.





Fume Collector:

Collects welding fumes which can cause pneumoconiosis, emphysema, or other respiratory disorders during metal welding.