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Personal Protection

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

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.
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Ears Protective Earplugs/Earmuffs Always wear during removal/installation, check, or service operations when noise is 80 dB or above.
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Eyes and Face Chemical Splash Goggles Always wear when handling chemicals or performing painting operations.
G16587213Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Safety Glasses Always wear when in a service or collision shop.
G16587214Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Face Shield Always wear when performing cutting and polishing operations.
G16587215Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Welding Helmet Always wear when performing welding operations.
G16587216Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Respiratory System Purifying Respirator Always wear when performing cutting, polishing and paint preparation activities.
G16587217Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Supplied Air Respirator Always wear when performing painting operations.
G16587218Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Hands Cut-resistant Gloves Always wear during removal/installation, checking or repairing metal sharp parts, glass work.
G16587219Courtesy of TESLA, INC.

Figure 1. Regular cut-resistant gloves
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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.
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Nitrile Gloves Always wear when handling chemicals or waste.
G16587223Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Welding Gloves Always wear when performing sheet metal welding operations.
G16587224Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Body Cover Always wear during removal/installation, check or service operations.
G16587225Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
High Visibility Vest Always wear during periods of low lighting, especially in parking lots.
G16587226Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Hooded one-piece Protective Suit Always wear during painting and paint preparation operations.
G16587227Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Welding Work Clothes Always wear when performing welding operations.
G16587228Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
Feet Safety Toe Shoes Always wear when in a service or collision shop.
G16587229Courtesy of TESLA, INC.