SafetyQuestion 88 of 100
When using a chainsaw or working near it, which PPE combination is appropriate?
a.Chaps, eye and hearing protection, gloves, and a hard hat where overhead hazards exist
b.Only sandals and sunglasses
c.No protection is needed for short cuts
d.A single glove and shorts
Explanation
Proper chainsaw PPE includes cut-resistant chaps, eye and hearing protection, sturdy gloves, and a hard hat when limbs could fall. This gear protects against kickback, flying debris, noise, and falling branches. Skipping PPE, even for short cuts, causes serious injuries.
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