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Personal Protective Equipment FlC 38-54 -- Various types of thermal knit cotton materials used for regular stvle cold weather underwear Note the air pockets which give materials their insulating properties chinery Static electricity, built up on mov ing belts, may pull long hair into moving machine parts, and direct contact with drills, spindles, and other pieces of equipment is the cause of many injuries Accidents of these kinds may be prevented to some extent by guarding the dangerous area, but women exposed to such hazards should wear caps that completely cover the hair Even if there is little danger of scalping, hair covering is desirable for cleanliness, particularly in food products industries Caps to be used near sparks or flame should be flame-resistant A cap should have a stiff brim long enough and rigid enough to provide some warning before the head itself comes in contact with movi ng objects Any fad of wear ing cap visors turned up should be combatted When stnng-tied caps are worn, the bow in the back should be tucked under the cap Hair-nets and turbans do not give sufficient protection against moving machinery Addi tional details on women's caps were given under "Head Protection " Shoes with high or run-over heels and toe less shoes or sandals are not suitable for fac tory work, particularly where heavy materials or hot liquids are handled Many companies require women employees to wear a medium or low heeled shoe Safetv shoes are also available in women's styles and their use should be encouraged Rings, bracelets, and eamngs commonlv cause accidents Many companies require that no jewelry or ornaments be worn on or near jobs involving moving machinery Rules on the use of protective equipment, such as eye protective devices, face shields, and respiratory protective equipment, such as discussed previously in this chapter, should 1200