What is the recommended stack of PPE for tasks with potential shards or debris?

• A. Full-face shield, Kevlar gloves, and steel-toe boots.
• B. Goggles, gloves, and sturdy shoes.
• C. Glasses, gloves, and sneakers.
• D. Safety goggles, gloves, and appropriate footwear.

Answer: (D)

Protecting the eyes, hands, and feet is essential when there’s a risk of shards or debris. Eye protection should form a solid barrier against flying particles, and safety goggles provide a seal around the eyes, offering better protection than regular glasses. Gloves guard the hands against cuts and abrasions, which are common with sharp debris. Foot protection needs to be appropriate for the task—closed-toe, non-slip footwear that meets the hazard level helps prevent injuries from dropped objects or sharp fragments. Taken together, safety goggles, gloves, and appropriate footwear give a balanced, practical protection plan for debris tasks. The other options either add gear that isn’t always necessary or skip essential protection (such as using regular glasses or insufficient footwear), making them less reliable for typical debris risks.