03 Dec 2015

Should You Be Wearing PPE?

Safety Liftin Gear 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!

29 Oct 2015

New Range of PPE Wear | Safety Life Gear

Safety Liftin Gear General News

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

29 Oct 2015

New Range of PPE Wear | Safety Life Gear

Safety Liftin Gear General News

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

11 Nov 2014

What is PPE?

mike Products

PPE stands for ‘Personal Protective Equipment’, and this term can essentially refer to anything that you wear to protect yourself in hazardous conditions. Here are some examples from our own PPE equipment section:

Hardhats

Perhaps the most common form of PPE, hardhats are worn by workers in all areas of the construction industry. Many sites operate a ‘no hat, no job’ policy.

Dust Masks & Respirators

Many jobs expose workers to dangerous fumes and/or airborne debris that should not be breathed in. Our PPE range includes a wide variety of dust masks, respirators, and other items that protect against these hazards.

Ear Defenders

If you’ve ever worked with – or even been around – a pneumatic drill, you’ll know how painfully loud they can be. When working with loud machinery, it’s essential to wear appropriate ear protection.

Hi-Viz Clothing

There are all kinds of working conditions that require high-visibility clothing, including roads, railways, airports, and so forth.

This is just a small sample of what you’ll find in our PPE section; as previously mentioned, this term covers just about anything you wear to improve your personal safety, and so there are dozens of different items for all kinds of industries. If you have any further questions about PPE equipment, feel free to email us on sales@safetyliftingear.com.

11 Nov 2014

What is PPE?

mike Products

PPE stands for ‘Personal Protective Equipment’, and this term essentially refers to anything that you wear to protect yourself in hazardous conditions. PPE is usually provided by your employer if it is needed in the workplace, but it is always good to have an understanding of what PPE is available and when it is appropriate to use it. PPE can include anything from safety helmets to gloves and eye protection! Here are some examples from our own PPE equipment section:

Hardhats

Perhaps the most common form of PPE, hardhats are worn by workers in all areas of the construction industry. Many sites operate a ‘no hat, no job’ policy. Take a look at our range of hard hats by clicking the above button.

Dust Masks & Respirators

Many jobs expose workers to dangerous fumes and/or airborne debris that should not be breathed in. Our PPE range includes a wide variety of dust masks, respirators, and other items that protect against these hazards.

Ear Defenders

If you’ve ever worked with – or even been around – a pneumatic drill, you’ll know how painfully loud they can be. When working with loud machinery, it’s essential to wear appropriate ear protection.

Hi-Viz Clothing

There are all kinds of working conditions that require high-visibility clothing, including roads, railways, airports, and so forth.

This is just a small sample of what you’ll find in our PPE section; as previously mentioned, this term covers just about anything you wear to improve your personal safety, and so there are dozens of different items for all kinds of industries. If you have any further questions about PPE equipment, feel free to email us on sales@safetyliftingear.com.

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