Static field route #398

What do I do when missing knee pads/gloves and slowing work?

Tools, Fasteners, Hardware & Material HandlingTools / hardware starter — verify approved material and method

Wear the basic gear that lets you work safely and steadily: gloves, knee pads when needed, eye protection, hearing protection, and task-specific PPE.

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Field checklist

Check task PPE before starting.
Use gloves for sharp metal.
Use knee pads for long floor/ceiling-grid work.
Use eye/hearing protection when cutting/drilling.
Ask for missing PPE before improvising.

Ask foreman

Do we need gloves, knee pads, eye protection, or hearing protection for this task?

Do not

Do not skip PPE because the task is short or because you forgot it at the gang box.

Why it matters

Missing PPE slows work and makes apprentices take dumb shortcuts.

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