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Difficulty: MediumPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

An automotive technician is preparing to clean greasy transmission components in a solvent degreasing tank. To protect against toxic chemical absorption through the skin and eye injuries from solvent splashes, which personal protective equipment is most appropriate?

  1. A
    Heat-resistant split leather gloves and standard impact safety glasses
  2. Heavy-duty nitrile gloves and chemical splash gogglesAnswer
  3. C
    Lightweight woven cotton gloves and a tinted oxy-fuel cutting shield
  4. D
    High-voltage insulated rubber gloves and a particulate dust mask

Answer

Heavy-duty nitrile gloves and chemical splash goggles
Synthetic chemical-resistant gloves made of nitrile or neoprene provide an impermeable physical barrier against petroleum hydrocarbons, while indirect-vent chemical splash goggles form a tight seal to protect the eyes from liquid splashes from all angles.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary shop hazards associated with the task
The task involves petroleum-based solvents that present chemical splash hazards to the eyes and dermal absorption risks through the skin.
PPE selection must match the specific biological, chemical, or physical hazards present in the work environment.
2
Evaluate glove material compatibility with petroleum degreasers
Synthetic elastomers like nitrile or neoprene resist breakdown and prevent liquid penetration, whereas porous materials (cotton, leather) absorb solvents.
Direct skin contact with hydrocarbon solvents strips protective oils and causes dermatitis or systemic toxicity.
3
Determine the appropriate eye protection for liquid chemical handling
Chemical splash goggles featuring indirect venting seal around the orbit of the eye to stop liquid droplets from entering.
Standard safety glasses with open peripheries only guard against solid impact debris, not liquid chemical splashes.

Key Concept

Chemical-resistant PPE selection for solvent degreasing and parts washing
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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