Personal protective equipment is recognized as increasing the safety of people in high-risk jobs, and safety means avoiding danger and a relative care of dealing with risks.
Therefore, personal protective equipment is all the tools and devices that During conflict with high-risk jobs, it protects people from any harm and leads to reduction of injuries among employees.
Why do we need personal protection equipment and when is this need known?
The progress and growth of science and the occurrence of the industrial revolution led to the more complex industries and increased risks and accidents during work. This issue encouraged human societies to use devices to increase safety. Even today, this need remains strong, and perhaps the use of personal protective equipment is more necessary than ever.
This equipment includes many items that cannot be used in high-risk industries without using them. In this article, we are trying to briefly introduce personal protective equipment and their uses.
What are the types of personal protection equipment?
All kinds of protective clothing against all kinds of hazards such as fire, harmful substances, etc., gloves, shoes, masks, glasses, phones, breathing apparatus and equipment for working at height are among the safety equipment that are designed in different types and by different brands.
Safety clothing
This clothing is based on the uses and safety requirements of several types, including fire-resistant, chemical-resistant and Includes electrical insulation. The important point in all these clothes is the appropriate weight of the clothes and the ease of movement of the person when wearing them, so that they do not hinder the operations and required tasks.
Safety gloves
Safety gloves have special features based on the desired application and include types such as fire-resistant gloves, chemical-resistant gloves, electrical insulation, anti-cut gloves, etc. in long and short sizes.
Safety glasses
Dealing with fire, welding, cutting, all kinds of chemicals, etc. can cause a lot of damage to a person's eyes. Cornea, lens and retina are among the important parts that cause serious problems to your eyes if any damage occurs. For this reason, safety glasses are one of the important requirements of personal protective equipment that cannot be neglected.
Face protection
When working with cutting equipment , welding, firefighting and working with molten materials, fire and toxic and corrosive materials, people's faces must be protected from cuts, burns or damage caused by acids. The protective equipment required for such a purpose are face coverings that are designed and made in different types and designs based on the type of need.
Emergency shower and eyewash
When chemicals, especially toxic and corrosive or harmful dusts are an inseparable part of the work space, in addition to using clothes, glasses And the face shield is usually installed in a separate space from the work environment where there is an emergency shower and eyewash for washing the eyes, head and body. These equipments will be used after finishing the work or in the event of an accident and contact with harmful substances.
Safety phones
Sometimes people's job is like who work for hours in a noisy environment and this can cause a lot of damage to their ears and hearing. Jobs such as carpentry, construction projects, welding and turning are among the activities where people are exposed to a lot of noise and have a serious need for safety headphones. These phones have different types that have a unique use:
- Airplug
- Half Airplug
- Airmuff
- Cover
- On the head
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Helmet
Safety helmets are used to prevent any damage to the human head in all high-risk activities. The material and design of these hats should be such that they do not cause problems for people either in terms of weight or movement.
Masks and breathing apparatus
In jobs that deal with thick smoke, toxic and chemical polluted air, thick dust and dust, and chemical gases, masks and respirators can be the best protection for people's lungs, which will be selected based on need. Masks are made in different types and cover the whole or half of the face. These equipments are designed and manufactured in two types: a filter mask and a breathing mask that comes with a breathing device. Heavy, chemicals, molten materials, cutting machines and generally traumatic conditions for the feet are involved, the use of safety shoes is essential. Such shoes must be made based on the latest technologies and standards, fully cover the person's foot and prevent any injury.