Protective clothing and equipment

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23. Protective clothing and equipment
23.1. National legislation should specify the personal protective equipment and
clothing that is to be worn when the presence of hazards cannot be avoided. Such
specifications should include the following:
23.1.1. suitable protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles when
welding, cutting or working with molten metal or when other hazards to the
eyes exist;
23.1.2. suitable protective clothing to cover the whole body when handling corrosive
or toxic substances or other materials which might cause injury to the skin;
23.1.3. protective gloves when handling materials or performing work which might
cause injury to the hands; however, gloves should not be worn in cases where
they would create a greater hazard by becoming entangled in the moving
parts of equipment;
23.1.4. a safety helmet where falling objects may create a hazard;
23.1.5. suitable protective footwear;
23.1.6. safety belts and lines where there is a danger of falling;
23.1.7. life-jackets or belts where there is a danger of falling into water;
23.1.8. closely fitting clothing when working around moving machinery or
equipment;
23.1.9. hearing protection equipment; and
23.1.10. when necessary, fluorescent strips for safety helmets and highly visible
clothing.
23.2. Protective clothing and devices should conform with such standards as
may have been specified by the competent authority.
23.3. National legislation should specify the personal protective equipment and
clothing to be provided free of charge by the mine operator.

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