What PPE is typically required when handling unsecured munitions in a work area?

• A. Eye/face protection and gloves only.
• B. Flame and cut-resistant gloves, protective clothing, and safety boots as required.
• C. Eye/face protection, protective clothing, and safety boots as required.
• D. Eye/face protection, flame and cut-resistant gloves, protective clothing, and safety boots as required.

Answer: (D)

Handling unsecured munitions brings risks of heat, sparks, flying fragments, and heavy objects moving unexpectedly, so you need comprehensive protection that covers eyes, hands, body, and feet. Eye/face protection guards against debris and any flash or chemical splashes. Flame- and cut-resistant gloves protect the hands from heat and sharp edges that can be exposed during handling. Protective clothing shields skin and regular clothing from heat, burns, and minor splashes, while safety boots protect the feet from impact, crush hazards, and hot surfaces. The “as required” note means choose PPE based on the specific task and hazards, but in this context the full set is the safest, since any single gap could leave you vulnerable. Other options that omit one of these elements leave a gap—for example, lacking eye protection or lacking gloves or footwear—so they don’t provide complete protection.