Dust mask
A mask intended to reduce breathing in certain dusts, depending on its rating and fit.
Safety Basics
Glossary
Short definitions for terms used in this part of the Materials & Know-How section.
Eye protection
Safety glasses, goggles or face protection used to reduce eye injury risk.
Isolation
Making a system safe by disconnecting or shutting it off before work.
PPE
Personal protective equipment such as eye protection, gloves or dust masks.
Risk assessment
Thinking through what could go wrong before starting a job.
Safety-critical
A task where failure could injure someone or cause serious damage.
Trip hazard
Anything on the floor or route that could cause someone to trip.
Ventilation
Fresh-air movement that helps reduce fumes, vapour or dust build-up.