The safety topic might not sound very interesting or convincing, but wearing proper “Protective Personal Equipment” (PPE) is very crucial to a surveyor’s safety. Surveyors are on the top list of outdoor workers who go into very dangerous places while working with some dangerous equipment that needs proper handling.
PPE refers to the equipment and clothing worn to minimize exposure to a number of hazards that may include snake bites, injuries from dropped objects, slips, trips, falls, head injuries, hand injuries, eye and ear injuries, as well as sun burns. Prevention is better than cure, and all these injuries can be prevented by wearing proper PPE.
Protective Personal Equipment For A Surveyor:
Steel-capped boots (safety shoes)
Safety shoes have a protective reinforcement in the toe that protects the foot from falling objects or compression. This shoe also protects the foot when one steps on a sharp object. A surveyor should always put on safety shoes when going to the site.
Hard hat (helmet)
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Safety glasses (goggles)
Mine and engineering surveyors are exposed to dust and metal fragments that can badly affect their vision. Wearing safety goggles protects the eyes from any kind of impact, including dust, mists, wood splinters, and splashes. Safety goggles can be worn over prescription lenses.
Hi-vis clothing and vests (reflective clothing)
“Hi-vis is short for “high visibility.” High-visibility clothing is made from bright and reflective materials that help reduce the chances of accidents that can occur due to a person not being clearly visible. They increase the surveyors’ visibility. Also, it is best for a surveyor to be in trousers and long-sleeved shirts or jackets to protect against snake bites as well as the sun.
Sunscreen
The sun’s rays are not at all good for the skin, and by applying sunscreen whenever one is visiting the field, one will protect the skin from sunburns, skin cancer, premature aging, and many other negative effects of the sun.
Safety Gloves
Surveyors don’t usually wear gloves, but they help protect the fingers and hands from a wide range of on-site injuries that include cuts from braches or any other sharp objects, as well as the sun’s heat nike ja 1 scratch.
Hearing protection
Surveyors exposed to excessive noise union x bbs x air jordan 1 elevate high wmns 0, especially in mining environments, are encouraged to use appropriate earplugs, muffs, or both to prevent ear damage and hearing loss.
First Aid Kit
A first-aid kit can save someone’s life at the eye of a needle. In the event of an accident, a first aid kit can preserve life, prevent injury from getting worse, aid recovery, relieve pain, and protect the unconscious.
In conclusion, proper protective equipment should be a surveyor’s best companion.
Nettey Madhinga is Geomatics and Surveying Student at Gwanda State University, Zimbabwe. She is an OpenStreetMap contributor and a GIS enthusiast. Nettey believes that through inspiration, young people passionate about the geospatial industry will grow into surveyors and geomaticians with vision.