Personal Protective Guide
Job Task: Asphalt Overlay
Hazards: Eye injury due to materials falling from trucks, burns to body parts from hot materials and machine parts, hand and foot injuries when working on and around machinery, vehicle exposures when working near traffic, and head injury due to objects/material falling from machinery
Although other exposures exist, they are not controlled by personal protective equipment; therefore, they are not indicated in this manual.
Recommended Personal Protective Equipment:
| Recommended | Equipment |
|---|---|
| X | Hard Hat |
| X | Safety Glasses |
| Googles | |
| Face Shield | |
| X | Gloves (Leather) |
| Respirator | |
| Hearing Protection | |
| X | Safety Shoes/Boots |
| Chemical Resistant Clothing | |
| Apron | |
| Long Sleeve Shirt/Pants | |
| X | Reflective Garment/Vest |
| Fall Protection | |
| Other |
Additional Comments: Reflective vests should be worn when working in or near roadways. Follow proper work area protection.
Reviewed: 2/2015 by Risk Management and Departmental Safety Committees