Personal Protection

Refer to the following chart for help in selecting the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

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Note
The illustrations below are for demonstration purposes only. This is not an exhaustive list. Make sure the PPE is within expiration date and is proper before use. For detailed information about specific PPE, please contact the local EHS team.
Body PPE Name Applicable Scenes Illustration
Head Bump Cap Always wear when inspecting or performing service operations under the vehicle.
Ears Protective Earplugs/ Earmuffs Always wear during removal/installation, check, or service operations when noise is 80 dB or above.
Eyes and Face Chemical Splash Goggles Always wear when handling chemicals or performing painting operations.
Safety Glasses Always wear when in a service or collision shop.
Face Shield Always wear when performing cutting and polishing operations.
Welding Helmet Always wear when performing welding operations.
Respiratory System Purifying Respirator Always wear when performing cutting, polishing and paint preparation activities.
Supplied Air Respirator Always wear when performing painting operations.
Hands Cut-resistant Gloves Always wear during removal/installation, checking or repairing metal sharp parts, glass work.
Figure 1. Regular cut-resistant gloves
Figure 2. Impact and cut protection gloves
High Voltage Electrical Gloves with Leather Glove Protectors Always wear during interactions where high voltage may be present (for example, remove/install high voltage components, take electrical measurements). Class 1 HV gloves required for Cybertruck.
Nitrile Gloves Always wear when handling chemicals or waste.
Welding Gloves Always wear when performing sheet metal welding operations.
Body Cover Always wear during removal/installation, check or service operations.
High Visibility Vest Always wear during periods of low lighting, especially in parking lots.
Hooded one-piece Protective Suit Always wear during painting and paint preparation operations.
Welding Work Clothes Always wear when performing welding operations.
Feet Safety Toe Shoes Always wear when in a service or collision shop.