When wearing a face mask, to get maximum protection, it is important that the seal has maximum contact with the face. All employees should get face fit tested to ensure that the respirator used gives the correct protection for the work they are carrying out. We need to find out whether facial hair affects a … Read more Does Facial Hair affect Mask Seal?
Personal Protective Equipment is a common sight across workplaces across the land. There are a number of good reasons that PPE is required and this has been learnt from some unfortunate harsh lessons due to fatal accidents over the last two centuries. In this article, we look at the importance of PPE When all other … Read more Importance of PPE [Infographic]
[Updated 4th March 2020] As a specialized line of work, an Electrician is exposed to a wide range of risks. We look at the best gloves for electricians. As part of their day-to-day, the tasks involve a lot of work with their hands. It is vitally important that these valuable body parts are protected in … Read more The Best Gloves for Electricians [2020 Review]
Hard hats are an essential part of safety wear for persons involved in occupations that are at risk of falling or swinging objects. We like you with your head intact and advise that you should wear your hard hat at all times when working in dangerous zones. Here is our guide to the best hard … Read more Best Hard Hats for Construction 2020
[Updated 4th March 2020] Respirator masks are used in situations where the air isn’t safe to breathe. This can occur in a variety of ways and workers are at risk of inhaling some unpleasant vapors or fumes. Your body needs extra protection against harmful molds, paints, chemicals, and other nasties. We look at the best … Read more Best Respirator Masks 2020 [Review & Guide]
[Updated March 2020] From our experience on-site, the most talked-about piece of workwear is shoes. There is a good reason for this. These are the item you are standing, walking and working all day. We look at footwear that is comfortable to be in all day and durable enough to withstand the environments they are … Read more Best Waterproof Steel Toe Boots [2020 Guide]
If you work in an industry that regularly exposes your eyes to risks, then you’ll find that safety glasses and other safety equipment are essential. Prescription safety glasses refer to the eyewear that is meant for individuals who have no vision-related problems. They are worn by the workers who have no vision problems but whose … Read more Best Prescription Safety Glasses [Review and Guide 2020]
When working at night or indoors with limited lighting it is important that you are not put at risk from your working environment. One solution is a hard hat light, torch or headlamp. When wearing a hard hat, the right headlamp can be vital in providing the best visibility. We will look at a range … Read more Best Hard Hat Light 2020
Although you may think that safety wear was a recent form of protection certain types have been around a lot longer. We look at the History of PPE and how it has evolved into the workwear that we use today. When OSHA was set up in 1970 to regulate Safety practices, PPE requirements quickly followed … Read more History of PPE
Working in safety should be the number one priority of any employer. While standard methods and procedures, construction technology, and on-going training are all part of a well-run workplace, all workers should have the appropriate protective workwear as the ultimate barrier to safety. Our ultimate guide to PPE aims to inform and dispell any myths … Read more PPE- An Ultimate Guide