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In order to Investigate the knowledge and usage of personal protective equipments with ۲۹۰ workers interviewed who were employed in ۲۰۰ welding shops in Kerman. The data were recorded in a questionnaire. The results showed that in respect to personal protective equipments  ۳۱.۴℅ had low knowledge, ۵۰.۳℅ medium knowledge and ۱۸.۳℅ good knowledge. Hand shieldwelding , safety goggles, clothes and glove are used more frequently than other protective equipments. There was a significant relationships between age, occupational history, skill and their knowledge.

Personal protective equipment, knowledge, welding workers