Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn by workers to protect themselves from potential hazards in the workplace. Workplaces which require physical labour especially need the different types of PPE to protect their workers. PPE protects a variety of different body parts from harm, all the way from eye protection to breathing apparatus. But with so many different products you may be wondering what are the different types of PPE.
So to help you out, we will be taking a look at what are the different types of PPE, what they do and why you need them.
PPE Ear Defenders protect your ears from the damaging effects of loud sounds.
When working in a loud environment, such as construction work or drilling, ear protection is necessary to protect the inner linings of your ears. Damage from loud noises can rupture the eardrum or damage the bones in the middle ear. Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears) can also be caused by exposure to loud noises for an extended period of time. To protect yourself from these types of long term damage, PPE Ear Defenders are a necessity.
PPE Safety Goggles protect your eyes from debris and chemicals that may be in your work environment.
If you find yourself working in an area which has a lot of dust or particles in the air, safety goggles are the safest and most efficient way to complete your job. Safety Goggles are also necessary when working in an environment with chemicals. Chemical substances in the eye can lead to chemical eye burn, and in worst case circumstances, the loss of sight. This damage is easily avoided with the use of PPE Safety Goggles.
High Vis PPE Clothing ensures you are as visible as possible to your colleagues, passers-by, and vehicles.
High Vis PPE Clothing is necessary for those working in hazardous or poorly lit environments, such as a road or on construction sites. High Vis clothing typically has reflective bands sewn into them too, to increase the visibility during the day and night. When working on a road especially, High Vis PPE clothing will reflect the light from the car headlights and will make you clearly visible, preventing any road accidents.
PPE Multi-Gas Detectors display what type and what percentage of gas is in any environment.
PPE Multi-Gas Detectors are vital to any type of confined space work or any construction work involving pipes. Not only can a high concentration of different types of gas be physically damaging, it can also be extremely flammable. This is why a PPE Multi-Gas Detector is important to keep on hand in any environment in which you are unsure of the gas levels. This particular PPE Multi-Gas Detector also comes with audible and visible alarms to ensure you are completely aware of your environment.
A PPE Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus can provide you with air through the use of an inflatable air cushion and a half mask. This kit can supply you with air up to 10 minutes.
If you find yourself in a dangerous environment without enough air, a PPE Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus can provide you with those extra minutes you need to escape. This Breathing Apparatus will come in especially handy if you are working in confined areas or somewhere where there is a likelihood that you may get trapped.
Okay so now you know what are the different types of PPE are, but is this still not what you're looking for? We have a range of different types of PPE here. If you have any further enquires, feel free to contact us or call us on 0808 123 69 69.
The ultimate hazard of working at height is, of course, falling. You do not have to fall from a great height to injure yourself. The severity of your injury is determined by many factors including weight, age, how you land, and the surface you fall on.
When we hear the phrase ‘working at height’ it’s common to assume this refers to working on roofs or skyscrapers, but actually, the UK Health & Safety Executive defines it as "work carried out in any place where a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury".
If you or someone you employ is in ANY way capable of falling from a height and sustaining an injury, you must take the proper safety precautions. When trying to determine the risks of your workplace it may be necessary to do a height risk assessment. You can read more about this here: Working at Height Risk Assessment
Regardless of the height you work at, it’s important to remember that catastrophic injuries or even death can happen from falls of only a few feet. The hazards of working at height should not be underestimated, and it’s important to provide the proper equipment to ensure safety.
While falling is most likely the most common hazard of working at height, there are others to be aware of. These include:
We provide various equipment to reduce the risk of falling such as safety harnesses, fall arrest blocks, and ladder safety kits. We also offer a working at height training course to ensure you know exactly how to keep yourself safe.
Full Range of Height Safety Equipment
If you have any further queries about how to keep you or anyone else safe from the hazards of working at height, feel free to get in touch. Our helpful team is more than happy to give you advice.
When working at heights, your safety harness is vitally important! It's the piece of equipment that will prevent you from falling from a height. A safety harness allows you to attach yourself to an immovable object, thus ensuring you will not hit the ground if you trip or fall from height. Falling from height is one of the main causes of injury in the workplace, and therefore, it's paramount that you're equipped with the correct equipment.
Safety harnesses reassures your safety when working in hazardous situations, and it will not only reduce the risk of an accident, but it will also allow you to work with both hands freely as the safety harness is attached to your body. There's no denying the importance of a safety harness, and we strongly recommend to anyone working in construction to wear one, as it could be life-saving.
Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we supply a huge selection of safety harnesses to ensure you remain safe when working at height. Even if you're looking for something more specific than your generic safety harness - such as a flame resistant harness or a Hi-vis harness - we're confident you'll find a harness that will suit your needs.
View our Range of Safety Harnesses >
If you're unsure on what type of safety equipment you require, please do not hesitate to call us on 0808 123 69 69 or email sales@safetliftingear.com - we'd be more than happy offer our expertise.
When working up high it is vital you take the necessary precautions to ensure your safety. The last thing you want to fall from a height and injure yourself!
The easiest way to prevent a fall is with a fall protection harness. We sell a range of safety harnesses and fall restraints to keep you safe on the job, view our full collection here!
Falling at work is one of the most common reasons for personal injuries in the work place, a fall protection harness is important because it drastically reduces the risk of an accident. We are confident that we have a fall protection harness to suit you whatever your requirements may be, from cherry picker restraints to children’s harnesses, we pride ourselves on having something that’s right for you!
Our fall protection harnesses are available to buy or to hire depending on what your requirements are. All of our products are of the highest quality because your safety is the top priority, it's definitely a product you want to be able to rely on! It’s never worth the risk to be without a fall protection harness, so make sure you plan ahead before going up high!
If you need any advice on what fall protection harness or other equipment is best suited for your job we will happily advise you on what you need! Give us call on 0808 123 69 69 or drop us an email at sales@safetyliftinggear.com.
When working at heights or on a construction ground, one of the best ways to ensure your safety is by using a safety harness for construction. The highest cause of fatalities in the workplace is falling from a height, so preparing yourself for this scenario with a safety harness for construction is a sensible step to take.
Each of our safety harnesses at Safety Liftin Gear are suitably adapted to work in construction environments and many come with additional useful features. With this in mind, we thought we would take you on a little look through our range of safety harnesses for construction.
This entry level height safety harness is ideal for construction work which requires working above ground-level. Available in sizes from medium to extra large, this safety harness is a good fit for all construction workers. You can also buy this particular safety harness in batches of up to 26 individual harnesses which is ideal if you're buying in bulk for your company.
Conforming to EN361 EN358 CE standards, this p50 Multi-Purpose Full Safety Harness for Construction is practical and efficient when it comes to keeping construction workers safe. With a rear and front facing anchor point, this safety harness will allow you to reach vantage points from all angles.
This particular safety harness is better suited to women as it provides extra padding in the sensitive chest area and ensures the harness will not cause any damage if the individual falls from a height. This safety harness for construction also provides a rear dorsal anchor point and quick release buckles to help aid any rescue operation.
This is just a brief look at all the safety harnesses for construction we have here at SafetyLiftinGear. If the one you're looking for is not on this list, you can browse our full safety harnesses for construction range here. If you have any questions about the products mentioned today, feel free to call us on 0808 123 69 69 or contact us here.
Here at SafetyLiftinGear we specialise in a whole plethora of height safety equipment, but before you get up there and start work, we understand that you're going to need to know how to use your height safety equipment properly in order to prevent any accidents or fatalities - and that's where our Working at Heights training course can help.
Our Working at Heights Course provides essential training for anyone that works at height, as well as highly recommended for supervisors, managers, the appointed personnel that have to meet health and safety duties, and business owners.
This training course is delivered by The Training Societi in partnership with us. The Training Societi are a Bristol based training consultancy that specialise in workplace health and safety, and they deliver a range of training courses - such as the course you can find in our safety training courses category.
The Working at Heights training course will take place in Bristol, and will take an entire day to complete. The course consists of the following:
The course is based around HSE guidelines; delivered by a friendly and experienced consultant in a comfortable environment; provides you with bespoke advice that meet your company's requirements; and it'll provides you with peace of mind - it keeps you, your employees and your business safe and legal. Once you have completed the course, you will be provided with a Training Societi certificate and photographic ID card with a 5 year expiry.
To book your Working at Height Training Course, please click here. To view our entire range of training courses, click here.
Our range of work platforms and ladders was already pretty good, but now it has now gotten even better! We have 6 new additions added to our range, and they're ideal for commercial and domestic operations. These new additions will mean nothing will be out of reach ever again, and we guarantee you'll feel stable and safe when using them!
Our new additions include:
Aluminium Low Level Work Platform
This aluminium work platform is perfect for a wide range of DIY, maintenance; garden, and warehouse work, and much more! This work platform features steel lockable hinges; non slip feet to stop the platform from sliding away from you; and a compact and lightweight design, allowing you to easily transport and store the platform.
Specifications:Width: 300mmLength: 750mmHeight: 500mmWeight: 3.5kg
Anti-Slip Aluminium Low Level Work Platform
Is something just out of reach from you? Are you looking for a quick and easy solution to this problem? Sounds like this work platform is perfect for you! It features steel lockable hinges and an anti-slip platform and steps, making it very stable!
Specifications:Width: 300mmLength: 950mmHeight: 500mmMax load: 150kgWeight: 3.5kg
Steel Foldable 2 Step Ladder with Non-Slip Tread
This steel 2 step ladder is perfect for home, office or workshop use. Its lightweight design means you can easily move the ladder around, and it's large slip-resistant feet and ant-slip treads allow you to feel stable and safe whilst you're using the step ladder.
Specifications:Max loading weight: 150kgWeight: 4.5kgFolding size: 990 x 475 x 490mm Extended Size: 900 x 475 x 515mmNumber of steps: 2
Aluminium Foldable Step Ladder
This lightweight aluminium step ladder is ideal for domestic and commercial use. It's simple and safe to use - and not to mention, great value for money!
Specifications:Folding size:1170 x 410 x 110mmExtended size: 1090 x 410 x 650mmMax Loading Limit: 150kgWeight: 2.5kgNumber of Steps: 3
Steel Foldable 4 Step Ladder with Non-Slip Tread
This steel 4 step ladder is perfect if you're looking to grab something that's just a little out of reach. It's ideal for odd all jobs, easy to transport, and store. You'll feel secure and balanced when you're using this step ladder thanks to its slip-resistant feet and anti-slip treads.
Specifications:
Folding size: 1520 x 475 x 150 mmExtended size: 1400 x 475 x 810mmNumber of steps: 4Max loading: 150kgWeight: 7.8kg
Nothing is out of reach thanks to this 5 step ladder! It's perfect for all odd jobs around the office, warehouse and workshop!
Folding size: 1520 x 475 x 150mmExtended size: 1400 x 475 x 810mmNumber of steps: 5Max loading: 150kgWeight: 3.5kg
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