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A Heavy Equipment Technician is preparing to use a portable angle grinder to cut through a section of heavy steel tubing. Which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) is LEAST critical for this specific task, assuming all other safety protocols are followed?
While cut-resistant gloves are generally good shop practice, for using an angle grinder, impact protection for eyes (safety glasses), hearing protection from no
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Question: A Heavy Equipment Technician is preparing to use a portable angle grinder to cut through a section of heavy steel tubing. Which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) is LEAST critical for this specific task, assuming all other safety protocols are followed?
Answer options:
- Hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs). ✅ Cut-resistant gloves.
- Safety glasses with side shields.
- Respirator or dust mask.
Correct answer: Cut-resistant gloves.
Explanation: While cut-resistant gloves are generally good shop practice, for using an angle grinder, impact protection for eyes (safety glasses), hearing protection from noise, and respiratory protection from metal dust and fumes are more directly critical. The primary cutting hazard is from the abrasive wheel, not typically from direct cuts to the hands that cut-resistant gloves would prevent.
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