Just got a big building contact, but don’t know where to start? Well first things first are getting all your staff together to perform the job. In order for the workers to carry out this job they will need safety equipment.
Construction sites are very strict and will not let you onto site, unless you are all geared up. Protective clothing, hand protection and respiratory protection is used to protect the workers from anything that could result in injuries.
Importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Protective clothing is very important in the workplace, it provides safety and reduces hazards that can happen to any of your workers. Engineering controls can’t reduce the risk, but using protective clothing has control that is a risk reduction.
Safety is a major issue for day labourers and skilled labourers. Accidents happen so fast and no one can help it, PPE is equipment that protects workers against health and safety risks on the job.
Protective Equipment
Head protection – hard hats are very common and important on a construction site. They are used to protect the worker against falling and flying objects.
Reflector vest – this is a bright yellow vest that you wear over your clothes, this is used so that people can see you from a distance and close-up. This is a safety precaution so that no one will drive over you, you are always visually seen.
Eye and face protection – safety goggles and full face shields gives you protection for your eyes and face. General labourers can benefit from this safety protection as well, since there is usually dust and other particles flying around on the construction site.
Respiratory protection – on construction sites there are many toxic substances around. Respiratory protection helps to protect you from dust, fumes, pesticides and other dangerous substances.
Hand and skin protection – on construction sites you mainly work with your hands, that’s why it is essential for you to wear gloves at all times to protect the skin. If you are working with slippery objects, metal or bricks, using gloves will help you to avoid any injuries to the hands.
Ear plugs – Loud noises can damage your ears. To minimise the noise levels you can wear ear muffs or ear plugs to eliminate the noises. The ear protection work wear can prevent head injuries to workers on the construction site.
Hard shoes – Foot injuries occur quit often than not. With protective foot gear it will protect your feet from any falling objects and slippery floors to prevent broken bones or sprained ankles. Safety boots are comfortable, with thick soles, and a steel cap in front of the shoe to provide protection.
Contact Us Today for More Details
If you want to find out more about our protection gear and want to kit out all your workers, this is the place to be. To get your protective clothing, hand protection and respiratory protection contact one of our consultants at Toil Safe PPE or visit our website.
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