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DEFINITIONS

ANSI – American National Standard Institute, a nonprofit, voluntary membership organization that coordinates the U.S. Voluntary Consensus Standards System. Their standards have been adopted throughout government and industry for various types of personal protective equipment.

Hazard Assessment – The investigation of the work environment for potential dangers that could result in an injury or illness.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) – A document describing the hazards and safe handling practices for a specific product.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Equipment worn by workers to protect against hazards in the environment. Examples include safety glasses, face shields, respirators, gloves, hard hats, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection.

Responsibility

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