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Personal Protection Equipment (PPE): The Top 5 Must-Haves to Stay Safe and Healthy

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Personal Protection Equipment (PPE): The Top 5 Must-Haves to Stay Safe and Healthy   Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to keep you safe and healthy in different environments, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. PPE helps to reduce the risk of contracting infections or being exposed to harmful substances. With the right PPE items, you can protect yourself, your family, and your community from infections and other dangers. This article will provide insights into the top 5 must-have PPE items to stay safe and healthy.   1. Face Masks Face masks are one of the most important PPE items to have to...

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When Should You Wear Protective Clothing?

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When Should You Wear Protective Clothing? ‍There are several situations where it is advisable to wear protective clothing to protect yourself from potential risks. In addition, different types of apparel fulfil other functions and can help reduce the risk of injury.  The appropriate protective clothing will depend on the type of risks that you might encounter while working or playing. However, knowing what type of clothing is best for a given situation can be difficult.  There are two main categories of protective clothing: coveralls and workwear. In addition, these two types come with various sub-categories, such as long sleeve vs...

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What PPE should be worn on a building site?

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What PPE should be worn on site? A construction site is a highly hazardous environment. It’s a place where workers are at risk of coming into contact with toxic substances, heavy equipment, and large volumes of raw materials. Many sharp objects, slippery surfaces, and hidden dangers lurking around every corner. Wearing the correct PPE is essential for anyone who works on a construction site. This article will explain what PPE should be worn on a building site and why.Why is PPE so important on a construction site?The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates that at least 60 000 fatal accidents occur each...

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How to Choose PPE That Fits Your Needs

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Choose PPE That Fits Your Needs When you work in a dangerous environment, you must wear approved personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect yourself from hazards. PPE comes in many forms, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves and raincoats. Each piece of PPE is designed to protect you from an identified hazard. The right PPE can help keep you safe while working. However, there are so many different types of protective equipment out there that choosing the best one for your job can be confusing. This article discusses the different types of personal protective equipment and explains when each is...

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Stay Warm in the Workplace Over the Christmas Period with Active Workwear

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Sixty years ago, trying to keep warm while working on a building site entailed putting on a thick donkey-jacket supplied by the company, and a woolen balaclava, supplied by mum. Thickness equated to warmth, and within minutes of strenuous activity one could feel the perspiration trickling down inside your work shirt. Thankfully those days are long gone, and modern work-wear is designed to be smart, lightweight, and functional, retaining the ability to keep the elements out, and body heat in. For those early mornings and nippy days, a range of lightweight workwear jackets and workwear fleeces are available. Ideal for...

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