PPE is mandatory for finishers on most sites. Which set is correct?

• A. Hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, safety boots, and high-visibility clothing
• B. Safety glasses and gloves only
• C. No PPE is required on most sites
• D. Hard hat and gloves only

Answer: (A)

Finishers face hazards from wet concrete, flying particles, loud equipment, sharp edges, and heavy objects. Wearing a full, appropriate PPE set is essential to protect against these hazards. The best choice includes a hard hat for head protection, safety glasses for eye protection, hearing protection for loud tasks, gloves for hand protection, safety boots for foot protection, and high-visibility clothing to stay seen around moving machinery. Each piece addresses a common risk on finishing jobs: the hard hat guards against impacts and falling debris; safety glasses shield eyes from dust and chips; hearing protection reduces noise exposure; gloves protect hands from cuts and chemical contact; safety boots prevent injuries from heavy objects and provide grip on slippery surfaces; high-visibility clothing helps operators and coworkers notice you in busy work zones. This comprehensive set reflects the typical baseline PPE required on most sites.

Options that omit one or more of these protections leave gaps—such as only having eye protection and gloves, or only hard hat and gloves—so they aren’t sufficient. Claims that no PPE is required on most sites are inaccurate, since PPE is routinely mandated for finishing work.