Personnel conducting testing and inspection of post-tensioning cables should use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to mitigate potential hazards. A hazard assessment should be performed to determine the specific PPE requirements for the task. [3]

Mandatory PPE generally includes:

• Head protection: Hard hats are essential where there is a potential for falling objects, bumps to the head, or contact with electrical hazards.
• Eye and face protection: Safety glasses or face shields should be worn to protect against flying particles, dust, chemical splashes, and other potential eye or face hazards.
• Hand protection: Gloves appropriate for the task should be worn to protect against cuts, abrasions, chemical exposure, or temperature extremes.
• Foot protection: Safety shoes or boots with slip-resistant and puncture-resistant soles are necessary to prevent injuries from falling objects, punctures, crushing hazards, and electrical hazards.
• High-visibility garments: When working in close proximity to moving vehicles, high-visibility safety vests, shirts, or jackets are required, especially during daylight hours and hours of darkness.
• Body protection: Depending on the specific hazards, coveralls, vests, jackets, or aprons may be needed to protect against chemical splashes, extreme temperatures, or sharp edges.

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