Table 1.
Distribution of welders according to awareness and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) (n=300)
| Number of welders* | Per cent* | |
|---|---|---|
| PPE types | ||
| Awareness among welders | ||
| At least one | 270 | 90.0 |
| Welding goggles/eye shield | 260 | 86.7 |
| Protective gloves | 255 | 85.0 |
| Sturdy footwear | 244 | 81.3 |
| Welding helmet/face shield | 162 | 54.0 |
| Apron | 161 | 53.7 |
| Masks | 156 | 52.0 |
| Earmuffs | 59 | 19.7 |
| Use among the welders | ||
| At least one | 143 | 47.7 |
| Sturdy footwear | 122 | 40.7 |
| Protective gloves | 70 | 23.3 |
| Welding goggles/eye shield | 54 | 18.0 |
| Apron | 50 | 16.67 |
| Welding helmet/face shield | 19 | 6.3 |
| Earmuffs | 16 | 5.3 |
*Multiple responses recorded per welder.