Why is PPE Important?

Short answer: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) prepares you for health and safety risks, and protects the user against physical harm or any hazards that may be present in the workplace. 

When it comes to dressing to impress, you may not think about PPE. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) may not be making an appearance at London fashion week, it is still incredibly important. PPE is essentially anything you can wear that will protect you against any hazardous conditions.

The Importance of Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace

PPE is important because it prepares you for any health and safety risks and gives you extra protection event of an accident or against the elements. Here at SafetyLiftinGear we have a wide selection of PPE that helps protect you against a range of hazardous situations, to view our full collection of PPE click here.

PPE For the Workplace

Here’s a closer look at some of the important PPE we offer:

High Visibility Clothing

High visibility clothing allows others to see you from a greater distance. On a construction site, PPE allows other workers, and drivers to see you with ease. In a busy working environment with lots of equipment, it’s imperative that you are easily spotted.

High visibility clothing is made using fluorescent materials and reflective components so that you stand out wherever you are, for your safety and the safety of others.

Hard Hats

It’s not uncommon for construction sites to have a ‘no hat, no job’ policy. In an environment where heavy items may be falling it is important that your head is always protected. It’s never worth taking a risk, so always make sure you have appropriate headgear.

Eye Protection

People often neglect their eye safety, but taking your vision for granted would be greatly regretted in the case of an accident – particularly if it could have been easily avoided. Eye protection means that your eyes are safe from flying debris, dust and hazardous liquids that could damage your vision.

We have a wide range of other PPE so make sure you view our full collection. If you need any advice on what PPE best suits your circumstance feel free to contact a member of our friendly team. To speak to someone today give us a call on 0808 123 69 69.