We cannot deny the fact that no one can be safe without being extra careful at work. This is true especially for those who work in building construction, chemical laboratories, manufacturing and aircraft industry. These are the work that has a high potential number of fatalities and injuries if employees are not aware of the health and safety procedures. Aside from being mindful of your surroundings and knowing the right actions to take when an emergency arises, wearing the proper protective equipment at work is a must. You don’t want to put your life in danger by not wearing a helmet while building a high rise hotel. In this article, we will share with you a few of the PPE that you should wear at work to keep your body protected. Clothing There is a wide variety of safety clothes available for a specific hazard at work. Some of the most common are ESD shoes, gloves, vest, laboratory gowns, coveralls, aprons, and full bodysuits. It is also important to consider wearing sunblock, jackets and hats to protect your skin against heat and cold. Head Protection Wear a helmet to protect your head from falling objects. A typical hat won’t save you. There is a different variety of helmet. Know which is best for you depending on your field of work. Eye & Face Protection
For those working in the iron and steel industry, it is best to use a welding shield to protect both of your eyes and face while for those working in chemical laboratories chemical safety goggles are your best choice. Hearing Protection In any type of work where there is too much noise, earplugs and earmuffs must be worn to protect your ears. Respiratory Protection For the intense smell of chemical or any product at work, wearing safety respirator can help you breathe well and continue working without minding the bad smell. Fall Protection Men working on high rise buildings are required to put on fall protection all the time. This is to ensure they are safe as it's among the most dangerous field of work. Hope this list of PPEs helped you. Please let us know in the comment section below if we missed any piece that should be included in the PPEs for a particular industry. If you need help with finding this item, we at LSG Industrial & Office Products, Inc. would love to! (+6345) 649 8150 09177016015 [email protected] https://lsgindustrial.com/
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