Personal Protective Equipment Best Practice

In the world of hazardous work environments, best practice makes perfect. Ok, best practice coupled with personal protective equipment, that is…

Save Personal Protective Equipment for Last

As mentioned before, PPE should only be used as a fail-safe when hazards cannot be eliminated, replaced with a safer process, or controlled. Only once measures to safeguard employees have been put in place, can personal protective equipment be a viable source of protection. Best practice says it should be your last line of defence, not your only one.

If it Doesn’t Fit, Don’t Quit

Get appropriate workwear. When choosing PPE, consider who is going to be wearing the equipment. If they have a small frame, it might be ideal to get them something a bit more lightweight. And what could be worse than having bulky or ill-fitting PPE? Getting injured as a result of it. Ensure that it’s the ideal size, weight and fit to avoid accidents.

Why Learn the Hard Way…

…when you can just train up your employees to use PPE the right way? You’d be surprised at what could go wrong with improper removal of a glove. If it’s been contaminated with acid or bacteria, it could lead to injury or a health scare.

Wear and Tear is Inevitable

Damage when wearing PPE is unavoidable. They’re there to protect the body from harm after all – getting damage is part and parcel of their job. And at any given moment, they could get punctured, zips can become faulty or materials contaminated. That’s why it is best practice to check PPE for faults on a regular basis.

When purchasing PPE for your workplace, it’s always a good idea to check with your supplier to see if it is appropriate for the job you’re purchasing it for. A Sweet-Orr sales rep is always available to help you choose.