Personal Protective Equipment

Keep yourself safe!

At Colortree/GI, we use… Ear Plugs Steel-toes Safety

glasses

Hearing ProtectionProtect your ears from permanent damage!

Hearing Protection Noise-induced hearing loss occurs

from long-term exposure to high-intensity sound.

Hearing loss is permanent, but preventable!

Wear this now…

Wear this later.

OR

It’s really pretty simple…

Types of Earplugs Memory Foam

-When compressed and put into the ear, they expand to plug the ear canal.

Silicone-Molded over the external portion of the ear canal, providing a snug custom fit.

Flanged-Solid earplugs that are often custom-made for the wearer’s ear.

Hearing Protection When in the Folding, Jet Press, and

Shipping areas at Colortree, or in the press area at GI, you must use hearing protection.

Failure to do so is a safety violation!

Foot ProtectionKeep your feet safe from injury!

Common Foot Injuries Impact injuries

Heavy objects can fall or be dropped on the foot. Compression injuries

Caused when something heavy rolls over the foot. Slipping

Slippery surfaces can cause one to lose their balance and fall.

Puncture injuries Sharp objects can sometimes puncture the foot.

How Steel-toes protect you…

Thick soles protect against punctures

Steel toe caps protect your feet from compression and impact injuries

Treads protect against slipping

Steel-toes at Colortree/GI

Steel-toes should be worn whenever impact or compression injuries are a risk factor, such as…

Carrying heavy objects Working around pallet jacks Moving paper rolls

Eye ProtectionProtect your eyes from permanent damage!

Common Eye Injuries Objects striking the eye

Flying debris can shoot into the eye. Contact with chemicals/other hazards

This is not always direct contact, but also contact with fumes.

Being struck with large/falling objects An unexpected falling object can strike the eye.

Viewing radiant energy sources Lasers will damage the eye if viewed directly.

Safety Glasses Safety glasses are made from shatter-

resistant material to protect the eye. Even if you wear glasses, you still need more

protection – there is safety eyewear designed to fit over normal glasses.

Eye damage is often permanent – protect yourself!

Eye Protection – Colortree/GI

At Colortree/GI, we use protective eyewear when dealing with chemicals or blowing off equipment.

If you get chemicals in your eye, look for an eyewash station – they are located in hazard areas.