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Allows the operator to keep their hands or body parts away from the dangerous parts of the
machinery. There a variety of protective appliances used in the industry including.

• Jigs – used to attach a saw blade to avoid direct contact with blade which reduces the risk of
lacerations.

• Push sticks – are used in the wood working machinery including table saws, band saw which
protect operator hand as it the stock is pushed through the cutting head or blade using push
sticks.

• Clamps – versatile tools used to secure the workpiece in place, they are used in many
applications including carpentry, wood working, lathe etc. for example, C clamps are widely
used in lathe industry.

Personal Protective Equipment

Employees may need personal protective equipment when
working with machinery that makes heat, fumes, noise or
other hazards. Personal protective equipment must be
provided by the employer and maintained and replaced
whenever required. PPE must be selected properly which
should be suitable for the work, gloves has potential to
entangle with rotating parts. Face shields or googles may
restrict operator view while operating machinery. Refer
Element 3.

ENSIGN | Unit IG2 – Element 9 – Work 19
Equipment