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C. Safety A free question from our original HS&E Operatives practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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You are about to use an angle grinder to cut a steel bar. Sparks and bits of metal will fly off.

What eye protection should you wear?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. None, if you keep your face turned away from the disc
  2. B. Goggles or a face shield rated for impact
  3. C. Your normal glasses, as they cover your eyes
  4. D. Sunglasses, to cut out the glare of the sparks
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Fragments can bounce in any direction. Wear eye protection.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says choose eye protection for the hazard, such as impact, dust, splash or molten metal. Options include safety spectacles, goggles and face shields.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Ordinary glasses are not made to stop flying metal and can shatter.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Sunglasses are not impact-rated. They won't stop flying fragments.

Explanation

Wear eye protection that suits the hazard. For grinding and cutting, use impact-rated goggles or a face shield.

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