PPE Equipment | Safety Workwear
Personal Protective Equipment or PPE Equipment describes all protective clothing, high visibility clothing, safety footwear and head, ear, eye and hand protection that is required by law to protect employees at work.
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 require many factors to be taken into account to ensure that the correct clothing is chosen for a particular task. Our guide below will help you to assess whether your PPE Equipment is suitable for the jobs it is being used for.
Consider the following when assessing whether PPE is suitable:
Is the PPE Equipment that you are using appropriate for the risks involved and the conditions at the place where exposure to the risk may occur? For example, eye protection designed for providing protection against agricultural pesticides will not offer adequate face protection for someone using an angle grinder to cut steel or stone.
Does the protective equipment prevent or adequately control the risks involved without increasing the overall level of risk?
- Can it be adjusted to fit the wearer correctly?
- Has the state of health of those who will be wearing it been taken into account?
- What are the needs of the job and the demands it places on the wearer? For example, how long does the PPE equipment need to be worn, what physical effort is required to do the job and what are the user’s requirements for visibility and communication.
- If more than one item of PPE is being worn, are they compatible? For example, does a particular type of respirator make it difficult to get eye protection to fit properly?
Below is a guide to the most common hazards affecting different body parts, and the solutions we sell to protect these from injury.
Head
Hazards to the head include impact from falling or flying objects, risk of head bumping and hair entanglement.
Safety clothing to protect the head includes the following.
Hard Hat - We stock hard hats manufactured from high impact UV stabilized HD Polyethylene to ensure the wearer receives maximum protection from the above hazards. These are fully adjustable and have rain channels for outdoor use.
Safety Protective Baseball Style Cap – Conforms to British Standard EN812. This safety cap should only be used to protect the wearer from bumping against hard surfaces
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Eyes
Hazards to the eyes include chemical or metal splashes, dust, projectiles, gas and vapour and radiation.
Safety goggles and masks to protect the eyes include:
Visitor Spectacles – these conform to EN166 1.F and offer a clear scratch resistant lens and have fully vented side shields manufactured from polycarbonate. They offer protection for the eyes against the above hazards.
Direct Vent Goggles – These conform to EN166 1.B. They are manufactured from polycarbonate and have a soft frame with an adjustable strap.
Protector Safety Glasses – these lightweight glasses with polycarbonate lens are available in either smoke or clear distortion free lenses, with impact resistance.
Brow & Face Shield – This offers full protection for the face from splashes and projectiles
Gas Welding Goggles – These conform to EN175 1F and are made with a flip front design, with indirect vents. These goggles offer UV and up to grade F impact resistance.
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Ears
Hazards to the ears include prolonged exposure to industrial noise including machinery and impact.
We offer the following ear protection products:
Standard Ear Defender – Conforms to EN352 – 1. SNR:24sb. This is a high performance general-purpose ear defender for protection against industrial noise. The earphones are height adjustable and provide substantial cushioning for the ears.
Leightning L1 Ear Muffs – Conform to EN352-2. SNR:28sb. These ear defenders offer maximum protection against noise pollution and impact resistance. The design improves wearer compliance and the headband is manufactured from robust steel. Height adjustable.
Corded Ear Plugs – Conform to BS EN352 – 2. SNR:37db. Individually bagged corded ear plugs offer protection from industrial noise and are reusable.
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Hands
Hazards to the hands include abrasion, temperature extremes, cuts and punctures, impact, chemicals, electric shock, skin infection, disease or contamination.
Facilities Buyer sells a range of protective gloves for the hands including:
Gripper Gloves – These protect against cuts and abrasions. They are made with a rubber-coated palm, which gives the user a firm grip. Conforms to EN388-2005. Rating 2242.
Standard Rigger Glove – These heavy-duty work gloves provide excellent abrasion resistance and protect fingers and hands when handling sharp objects.
PVC Gauntlet – These gloves are made from red PVC and are fully coated with a cotton interlock lining and cuff. They protect from abrasions and can be used for general handling, utilities, agriculture, fishing and janitorial duties. Conform to EN388.
Criss Cross Gloves – These provide extra grip and are ideal for general handling.
Disposable Gloves – These provide puncture resistance and are useful when dexterity is required. Our gloves are made from a nitrile compound offering outstanding chemical properties.
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Protecting the body
Hazards to the body include temperature extremes, adverse weather, chemical or metal splash, spray from pressure leaks or spray guns, impact or penetration, contaminated dust, excessive wear or entanglement of own clothing.
We offer the following protective clothing and overalls:
Traditional Boiler Suit – This heavy-duty boiler suit protects clothing and skin from exposure to excess heat and sparks. It is flame resistant and protects against wounds from sharp objects. The boiler suit also protects clothing from exposure to dust and spray.
Lightweight Disposable Hooded Overalls – These protect skin and clothing from exposure to dust particles and sprays. They are made from a breathable fabric and have elasticated hood, ankles and sleeves.
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To ensure PPE Equipment is used correctly, and a positive attitude to it is established with the workplace, we recommend the use of PPE Posters. These depict a lighthearted view on accidents and injuries that could occur as a result of the misuse of PPE. Posters can be displayed in workshops; spray booths, factories and warehouse environments to provide a gentle reminder to staff that PPE should be used.
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