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A plumber is preparing to cut cast iron pipe with an angle grinder. Which combination of PPE is essential for this task?
Cutting cast iron pipe with an angle grinder produces sparks, loud noise, and dust, making safety glasses to protect eyes, hearing protection for noise, gloves
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Question: A plumber is preparing to cut cast iron pipe with an angle grinder. Which combination of PPE is essential for this task?
Answer options: ✅ Safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and a dust mask
- Hard hat, work boots, hi-visibility vest, and safety glasses
- Face shield, leather apron, steel-toed boots, and ear plugs
- Respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and rubber boots
Correct answer: Safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and a dust mask
Explanation: Cutting cast iron pipe with an angle grinder produces sparks, loud noise, and dust, making safety glasses to protect eyes, hearing protection for noise, gloves for hand protection, and a dust mask for respiratory protection essential. A hard hat and work boots are generally workplace standard but not specific to THIS task's immediate hazards as much as the selected answer.
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