21Sep2017

Why is PPE Important?

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why is ppe important - the importance of wearing PPE

Short answer: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is vital for minimising exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries, illnesses and infections.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays a crucial role in keeping people safe in environments where hazards are part of the job. From construction sites and factories to laboratories and hospitals, workers face risks that cannot always be eliminated through procedures alone. PPE acts as a last line of defence - reducing exposure to hazards that can cause injuries, infections and other long-term health issues.

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12Jul2017

What Construction PPE Do You Need?

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Construction PPE

Construction sites can be a hazardous places. It's always best to make sure you are properly dressed for your working environment, so if you work in construction, you should invest in the right construction PPE for the job you're doing.

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is equipment worn to protect oneself from health and safety risks, such as those that might be present on a construction site.

We stock an extensive range of personal protective equipment here at SafetyLiftinGear. Here are some examples of what we can supply:

PPE Construction Headwear

Protective Headwear

On almost all construction sites, appropriate headwear must be worn to minimise the risk of injury (in compliance with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations of 1992). There is a high likelihood of falling objects in construction environments, and by wearing the right PPE, you will be reducing your risk of a serious injury.

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PPE Construction Ear Protection

Ear Protection

When working in loud construction environments, ear defenders may be necessary to protect your ears from long-term damage. Loud bursts of noise can perforate the eardrum, and continuous loud noise can cause tinnitus (a continuous ringing or buzzing in the ears). The ear protectors that we stock at SafetyLiftinGear contain soft foam-filled cushions, which provide a seal against harmful noises.

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Construction PPE Eye Protection

Eye Protection

Construction sites can be dusty environments with a high risk of hazardous objects flying into workers' eyes. Protective PPE may be needed to protect the eyes from harm - debris in the eye can lead to scratches and infections, and in more severe cases, can lead to loss of sight. This is why eye protection is an essential part of construction PPE.

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We have plenty more PPE products available here at SafetyLiftinGear - browse our full PPE range here.

07Nov2016

Cold Weather Gear: Stock Up for Winter!

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To quote Sean Bean in Game of Thrones, winter is coming. There's been a distinct chill in the air these past couple of weeks, and it's only going to get colder as November wears on and the Christmas adverts gradually take over our TV screens.

Cold weather can make life rather miserable if you happen to work outdoors, but fear not - we at SafetyLiftinGear are well-prepared for winter, and our affordable range of high-quality cold weather gear means you can be too! Here's a quick rundown of how we can help you to stay warm and dry through the colder months:

Full Face Stretch Cap
£6.95 inc. VAT

This warm N-FERNO stretch cap protects your ears and head in cold and/or windy conditions.

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THINSULATE Lined Woolly Gloves
£2.75 inc. VAT

These gloves are nice and warm, yet thin enough to ensure that they won't get in the way when you're using your hands to carry out fiddly tasks in the cold.

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BlackRock Thermal Vest
£8.71 inc. VAT

This snug-fitting thermal vest will really help you to stay warm when working outdoors. It's 100% polyester, and long enough to protect every part of your arms and torso.

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Hi-Vis Bomber Jacket
£17.94 inc. VAT

This jacket ensures optimum protection and visibility in harsh conditions.

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Hi-Vis Contractor Coat
£17.94 inc. VAT

A longer option than the bomber jacket (see above), our contractor coat still offers superb visibility and will shield you from the elements well.

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We also sell the CHILL-ITS 6485 Multi-Band from Ergodyne, as seen in this video:

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23Jun2016

Branded PPE for Your Workers

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PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a crucial consideration for countless workers in countless different industries. From dust masks and ear defenders to hardhats and hi-vis jackets, PPE comes in all kinds of different shapes and sizes, and it's impossible to estimate how many lives these items have saved and how many injuries they've prevented.

If you want to keep your workers safe while also making sure that your brand gets seen, we strongly recommend that you visit our sister site SafetyLifeGear and check out the range of branded PPE they have on offer. Here are a few of their most popular items - remember, all of these items can be customised with your company logo or branding!

Cowhide Leather Gloves

These strengthened work gloves are designed for dock workers, but they're also suitable for those who work in storage, warehousing, and transportation.

Blue Pick-and-Go Gloves

Alternatively, if you need protective gloves that give you a little more manoeuvrability, this pick-and-go design should suit you - these gloves are ideal for handling parts and sorting. Also available in red.

Zircon Hard Hat

If you've ever worked on a construction site, you'll be no stranger to hard hats - this one is available in six different colours, and of course you can add your company's branding to the front (or the back, or one of the sides!)

Visor Carrier

Does your job require you to wear a visor? If so, this helmet can be combined with this clear visor to provide you with the protection you need.

Hi-Vis Vest

It's important to be seen, and this hi-vis vest will help to make sure you are! Of course, if you need something a little more heavy-duty...

Hi-Vis Bomber Jacket

...there's always this bomber jacket! Perfect for people who need to stay visible whilst working in cold, wet conditions.

White Skull Cap for Chefs

People who work in food preparation are usually required to wear a hat like this to keep their hair out of the food. These customisable caps allow you to keep things hygienic while also representing your brand in the kitchen!

Butcher's Apron

Another popular item from SafetyLifeGear's catering range. This apron is perfect for keeping food off your clothes!

Be sure to visit www.safetylifegear.co.uk to browse their full range of brandable workwear and PPE.

03Dec2015

Should You Be Wearing PPE?

Admin health & safety

Construction sites are very dangerous places to work, being surrounded by heavy machinery, noisy power tools, large trucks and lorries, entering confined working spaces, or being in contact with potentially hazardous materials (Asbestos) chemicals and gases, can greatly increase the risk of accidents. So if you are working on, visiting or managing a building or construction site, you need to ensure that you and your staff are dressing appropriately.

When is PPE Needed?

According to the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), PPE should be used “when all other measures are inadequate to control exposure”. PPE is generally advised to be used as a last resort, when risks to employee health cannot be avoided or controlled in any other way.

Do I need PPE?

If your workplace is found to have risks to your health that cannot be controlled by any other means, you might need PPE. If PPE is needed, it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure PPE is provided to all employees who may be exposed to a risk to their health or safety while at work. It is also the responsibility of the employer to provide said PPE free of charge, whether it is returnable or not (Section 9 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974).

Workplace PPE from SafetyLiftinGear:

We at SafetyLiftinGear, take Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) extremely seriously. Here is an example of the products that we stock in our specialist PPE section:

Ear protection

When you are working in loud environments where you are exposed to loud noises it is important to take care of your hearing, prolonged exposure to loud noises can lead to noise related hearing loss, or tinnitus. You can protect yourself against noise by using our Ear defenders. Our ear defenders offer comfort and protection with a noise reduction rating up to 34dB.

Click here to view our full range of ear defenders

Eye Protection

By law eye protection must be worn when you are in a hazardous area, if you are employing people to work on your site it is your responsibility to provide eye protection. When choosing eye protection it is important that they are comfortable, and that they are designed to protect you from the potential hazard such high speed flying metal particles, small stones, or chemical splashes. You will also need to consider if you are going to be using ear protection with them, or a respirator, as these items can affect how the glasses fit.

Here at SafetyLiftinGear our safety goggles have a soft, adjustable head strap to ensure that they are comfortable and can be used with your ear protection and respirators if needed. Click here to View.

Dust Masks

Every year people are dying because of prolonged exposure to hazardous substances while at work. Dust masks help prevent the development of respiratory illnesses caused from the inhalation of hazardous substances while you are working. Many hazardous substances are fine dusts, smoke, gas and vapour, most of which you cannot see.

When you are choosing your dust mask, make sure it is suitable for the potential hazards you could be facing in your workplace. Here at SafetyLiftinGear we stock a huge range of dust masks that will protect you from a range of hazardous substances, click here to view our comprehensive range.

High Visibility Clothing

When you are working on a building or construction site, you are at increased risk of injury by large trucks, and Lorries when they are entering, navigating and exiting a work site. High visibility clothing is made from materials with florescent pigments and reflective bands over the shoulders and around the waist. Make sure that you are choosing the correct high visibility clothing for the working conditions, and the task that you are carrying out.

Here at Safety Lifting Gear we stock a huge range of high visibility wear, including safety jacket harnesses, high visibility overalls, and high visibility jackets. Click here to view our full range of high Visibility clothing.

Did you know that here at SafetyLiftinGear we can also offer Custom branded workwear? Just head over to Safety Life Gear where all of the Personal Protection Equipment is Customisable. So if you want to proudly display your companies name and logo on your high visibility jacket you can!

03Dec2015

Should You Be Wearing PPE?

Admin health & safety

Construction sites are very dangerous places to work, being surrounded by heavy machinery, noisy power tools, large trucks and Lorries, entering confined working spaces, or being in contact with potentially hazardous materials (Asbestos) chemicals and gases, can greatly increase the risk of accidents. So if you are working on, visiting or managing a building or construction site, you need to ensure that you and your staff are dressing appropriately.

We at SafetyLiftinGear, take Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) extremely seriously. Here is an example of the products that we stock in our specialist PPE section:

Ear protection

When you are working in loud environments where you are exposed to loud noises it is important to take care of your hearing, prolonged exposure to loud noises can lead to noise related hearing loss, or tinnitus. You can protect yourself against noise by using our Ear defenders. Our ear defenders offer comfort and protection with a noise reduction rating up to 34dB.

Click here to view our full range of ear defenders

Eye Protection

By law eye protection must be worn when you are in a hazardous area, if you are employing people to work on your site it is your responsibility to provide eye protection. When choosing eye protection it is important that they are comfortable, and that they are designed to protect you from the potential hazard such high speed flying metal particles, small stones, or chemical splashes. You will also need to consider if you are going to be using ear protection with them, or a respirator, as these items can affect how the glasses fit.

Here at SafetyLiftinGear our safety goggles have a soft, adjustable head strap to ensure that they are comfortable and can be used with your ear protection and respirators if needed. Click here to View.

Dust Masks

Every year people are dying because of prolonged exposure to hazardous substances while at work. Dust masks help prevent the development of respiratory illnesses caused from the inhalation of hazardous substances while you are working. Many hazardous substances are fine dusts, smoke, gas and vapour, most of which you cannot see.

When you are choosing your dust mask, make sure it is suitable for the potential hazards you could be facing in your workplace. Here at SafetyLiftinGear we stock a huge range of dust masks that will protect you from a range of hazardous substances, click here to view our comprehensive range.

High Visibility Clothing

When you are working on a building or construction site, you are at increased risk of injury by large trucks, and Lorries when they are entering, navigating and exiting a work site. High visibility clothing is made from materials with florescent pigments and reflective bands over the shoulders and around the waist. Make sure that you are choosing the correct high visibility clothing for the working conditions, and the task that you are carrying out.

Here at Safety Lifting Gear we stock a huge range of high visibility wear, including safety jacket harnesses, high visibility overalls, and high visibility jackets. Click here to view our full range of high Visibility clothing.

Did you know that here at SafetyLiftinGear we can also offer Custom branded workwear? Just head over to Safety Life Gear where all of the Personal Protection Equipment is Customisable. So if you want to proudly display your companies name and logo on your high visibility jacket you can!

29Oct2015

New Range of PPE Wear | Safety Life Gear

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Did you know that we, at SafetyLiftinGear do not just provide companies with specialist lifting equipment but we also specialise in safety clothing and work wear?

At Safety Life Gear we are passionate about safety work gear, so we have sourced all the top brands and the highest quality work wear available on the market, ranging from hi vis jackets to specialist protective work boots.

All of the clothing that you will find of safety life gear is customisable. After all you want your customers to know that you are keeping your workforce safe and protected, as well as ensuring that your employees are representing your company in a smart and professional manner!

Purchasing your work wear from Safety Life Gear couldn't be easier, just select work wear you require, for example, a hi vis vest, from the drop down menu, select the style of vest you would like from our extensive hi vis range and choose if you would like the vest blank or branded.

To add branding to your item such as your company logo, all you need to do is select where you would like your logo (Left / right breast, left/right arm, back centre or front.) Select if you would like your logo embroidered or printed and finally up load your logo artwork. It really is that simple.

To check out our range of PPE work wear navigate to www.safetylifegear.co.uk.

If you would like to talk to someone regarding your PPE and work wear requirments, contact us on 02920 741 666 or email sales@safetylifegear.co.uk