The Types And Importance Of Protective Clothing And Equipment In Industry

By Amanda Baird


Most people realize that industry was considerably different now than 100 years ago. All employers are legally required to ensure their employees have protective clothing and functional safety equipment to stop them from having accidents. They can be as simple as a white smock and black Kevlar gloves for butchers to a full blown flame retardant jump suits and ear protection for auto racers. There are several different reasons for someone to use protective clothing so they are not getting hurt.

In working environments there is always the possibility a hazardous situation. These different possibilities are in all possible work environments. Loud noises, Dangerous chemicals, blood, other body fluids and flying debris are only a few hazards to people working. By reducing how many people that are injured, many companies can save money on copays and deductibles for employees and send a positive message.

There are several different factors which should be considered while looking for the correct protection for a job. Take some time and think about the industry the worker is employed in. Knowing this it is simple to determine the hazards they should be protected from. In many states there are special regulations that regulate safety equipment for all employees.

The most commonly misused safety equipment are safety glasses and ear plugs. Safety glasses are often warn around the neck or on the top of the head. In these places they can not protect the eyes. Ear plugs are often inserted incorrectly so they are only partially effective. A good first defense is training people to use these items correctly.

With the rise for blood born illnesses with better knowledge about other possible infective agents most body fluids are now considered to be serious bio-hazards. Face shields, latex gloves, heavy gowns, and basic disinfectant are some of the regular tools used to protect people from infectious agents. They are not only used at hospitals either. They are generally used in factories, hotels, schools and also carried by most cops while on patrol.

These things can often be bought in most specialty stores that are catering to different types of protective equipment. Often they can also be bought from different sites on the web. There are several different outlet stores which are very happy to send anyone print catalogs listing safety items for sale for people to buy.

With the increase of construction accidents for people on the highway or those working in the field, a new standard of reflective clothing is growing. Because it has reflective properties, it assists people to see workers who otherwise might not be seen. This saves lives and also helps keep company's insurance rates lower as well as keeping their deductibles down through less accidents and less hurt people.

As critical as protective clothing is for employees, the most vital part of accident prevention to prevent in the workplace accidents is safety training and the human brain. When people fail to think they become careless. Careless people often get hurt. A little common sense and regular accident preventive training can be great weapons against employees ever getting hurt while on the job.




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