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2. Safety

2.9 - Use of PPE

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is any device of individual use intended to
protect the health and physical integrity of the worker with the intention of also
minimizing the risks of the work environment and promoting health, well being
and avoiding accidents and occupational diseases , according to Regulation
Standard nº 06 (NR-06) of the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MLE).
According to the necessity of each activity, it is mandatory to use PPE during
all stages of machine operation.
TYPES OF PPE
Safety Goggles:
Eye protection against injury
from the impact of particles
and intense light radiations.
Hearing Protection:
Protection against harmful
levels of noise. Prolonged
exposure to noise can cause
damage or hearing loss.
Respirators:
Protection for activities with
chemical products, such as
fertilizers, uncomfortable dust,
etc.
Gloves:
Protection for the activities
of engaging or disengaging
equipment, as well as the
handling of abrasive, sharp or
perforating objects.
Safety Boots:
With reinforced toe cap for
jobs in which there is danger of
falling of materials and heavy
objects.
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Mandatory use at all
s t a g e s o f m a c h i n e
operation.
Mandatory use during
machine operation.
M a n d a t o r y u s e i n
t h e
p r e s e n c e
uncomfortable dust.
M a n d a t o r y
during coupling and
u n c o u p l i n g t o t h e
tractor, maintenance
and handling of cutting
parts (knives, counter
knife, etc.).
Mandatory use during
machine maintenance.
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