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Personal Protective Equipment

PPE is the last line of defense against workplace hazards. Standard Field PPE Head Protection - Hard hat in active work areas - Sun hat/cap in remote areas Eye Protection - Safety glasses impact rated - Sunglasses with UV protection Foot Protection - Steel-toed boots required at mine sites - Ankle support for rough terrain Hand Protection - Leather gloves for rock work - Chemical-resistant gloves for sampling High-Visibility - Required at all active mine sites - Vest or shirt in bright colors PPE Maintenance - Inspect before each use - Replace damaged equipment - Clean and store properly - Check expiry dates e.g., hard hats

Verification resources

Cross-check terminology, classification, methods, and safety with these authoritative external resources.

  • Underground hard-rock mining — Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Canadian occupational-health guidance about common hard-rock mining hazards and controls.
  • Silica, quartz — Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Canadian occupational-health guidance for crystalline-silica hazards and dust controls.
  • Designing an effective PPE program — Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Canadian guidance for hazard-based PPE selection, compatibility, standards, training, inspection, maintenance, and program review.
  • Respirator fit testing — Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Current requirements and limitations for medical screening, competent fit testing, seal-dependent respirators, and task-appropriate protection.

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