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Mosquitoes and other insects can carry disease.close up on a mosquito image by Stephen Gibson from Fotolia.com
Wear an insect repellent containing DEET or picardin for protection from mosquitoes and other biting or poisonous insects that carry disease. - 2
Goggles protect your eyes from harmful fumes and other substances.tinted black swimming goggles image by Steve Johnson from Fotolia.com
Wear goggles with non-fogging lenses for eye protection. Try the goggles on to make sure you get a pair that fit snugly on your face to keep fumes from affecting tissues of the inner and outer eyes. - 3). Select a respirator that fits snugly over the mouth and nose. Make sure the respirator has a HIPA filter. Get a medical evaluation before wearing a respirator to find out if your lungs and diaphragm are strong enough to wear the protective device.
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Wide-brimmed caps or other hats provide protection from the sun.cap for baseball image by terex from Fotolia.com
Purchase a hat with a brim to wear while working outdoors to avoid getting heatstroke or sunstroke that could cause severe illness or death. - 5
Steel-toed boots help protect your feet.work boots image by palms from Fotolia.com
Wear steel-toed boots with an insole, or heavy-duty rubber knee or hip boots if steel-toed footwear is unavailable. Tuck the bottoms of your pants inside the boots and use duct tape to seal the area between the two articles of clothing. - 6). Wear a long-sleeve shirt and long pants, keeping the shirt buttoned around the wrists and neck. This will help prevent insect bites and protect your skin from the sun and from poisonous plants such as poison ivy or poison oak.
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Heavy-duty disposable gloves should be used for an oil spill cleanupfishing gloves image by 2roxfox from Fotolia.com
Use heavy-duty, long, disposable gloves, and replace them once the gloves fill up with water or sweat. Pull shirt sleeves down over the top of the gloves, or use duct tape to create a seal. - 8
A life jacket always should be worn when working near, or in water.Life Vest image by itsallgood from Fotolia.com
Wear a life vest if you will be working from a boat, or in or near water, making sure it secured in case you fall into deep water or water with an undertow. - 9). Report any company or employer that fails or refuses to provide proper protective gear for oil spill cleanup to the local law enforcement authorities, the Department of Health and Human Services, The Occupational Safety and Health Adminitration, or the state Attorney General's Office.
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