Safety Work

Workplace safety is very important for each and every employee in the industry because all the workers desire to work in a safe and protected atmosphere. Health and safety is the key factor for all the industries in order to promote the wellness of both employees and employers.

Types of personal protective equipment
PPE can be considered in the following categories, based on the type of protection afforded by the equipment:

Respiratory protection - for example, disposable, cartridge, air line, half or full face
Eye protection – for example, spectacles/goggles, shields, visors
Hearing protection – for example, ear muffs and plugs
Hand protection – for example, gloves and barrier creams
Foot protection – for example, shoes/boots
Head protection – for example, helmets, caps, hoods, hats
Working from heights - for example, harness and fall arrest devices
Skin protection – for example, hats, sunburn cream, long sleeved clothes
Other personal protective equipment: This may include PPE for specific tasks such disposable clothing for working with chemicals, radiation hazards, welding, painting. Examples include: lead aprons for x-ray protection; sleeve protectors, aprons, coveralls when using chemicals; leather jackets, trousers and spats for welding; thermal and cold protective clothing for work near furnaces and cool rooms.

Hearing protection – for example,ear muffs and plugs Hand protection – for example,gloves and barrier creams Foot protection – for example,shoes/boots Head protection – for example,helmets,caps,