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What Is PPE? What Sort Of PPE Do I Need?

What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

PPE is all equipment that essentially protects those who wear it, from any health and safety risks in the workplace. It’s not just used in our industry, but in a variety such as agricultural, catering and even lifeguarding; it is relevant for a wide range of jobs. A few examples include gloves, eye protection, safety helmets, safety footwear and even high-visibility clothing- all of which we stock on the Selectequip Hub. PPE is important for a variety of reasons but fundamentally it’s important because it reduces the risk or harm caused by workplace hazards. It keeps the employees safe.

What PPE do I need?

There are many different types of PPE and it’s important to consider exactly what you need to ensure you have a safe working environment for your employees:

  • Eye Protection: protection for your eyes can protect you against chemical or metal splashes, not only this but it can prevent harsh elements such as dust, gas and radiation from seriously affecting your eyes. If your employees are working in conditions where the safety of their eyes are compromised then you should provide the necessary eye protection equipment, which you’ll find on the Selectequip Hub; you can browse the range of eye protection we stock here.
  • Ear Protection: some working environments can be loud because of machinery and equipment, when this is the case, ear protection is extremely important for the safety of your employees. You need to provide them with the necessary PPE like earplugs, earmuffs or even canal caps. Only when you’re offering this protection are you complying with health and safety regulations. We stock a range of ear protection products on our Hub, you can see for yourself here.
  • Footwear: Safety boots and shoes with protective toecaps are a requirement for most workplaces as they offer valuable protection for the feet. Many working environments can be hazardous so it’s important to provide the appropriate footwear to your employees. We have a range of footwear in our PPE collection, you can find it here.
  • Lungs: Protection for the lungs, known as respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is extremely important if your workplace poses a risk to your lungs. Whilst this sort of hazard might not affect an individual instantly, it could provide life long problems which are easily preventable if you stock up on important PPE. 

After thinking about what hazards there are within the workplace, you can determine exactly what PPE you need for your employees.

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