The use of this equipment helps to reduce the risks of various work-related injuries that may be chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, or mechanical in nature, among other hazards. Occupational safety equipment may include personal items such as gloves, goggles, protective shoes, hard hats, safety vests, respirators, and other equipment, as well as general shared equipment present at the worksite, such as ladders, plastic barriers, fire extinguishers, and other equipment that monitors the environmental factors surrounding the workers in the facility.