A technician is preparing to use a can of compressed air to remove a heavy buildup of dust from inside a computer case. Which piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) is MOST important for the technician to use to prevent personal injury during this task?
When using compressed air to clean a computer, dust and other debris can be ejected at high velocity, posing a significant risk to the eyes. Therefore, wearing safety goggles is the most critical safety measure to protect against eye injury. While an air filtration mask is also a good idea to avoid inhaling dust, the risk of projectiles causing immediate and serious eye damage is the primary concern. Anti-static gloves protect the computer components from electrostatic discharge (ESD), not the technician from this particular hazard. Steel-toed boots are irrelevant for this task.
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