Stay Safe in PPE

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WHY IS WAREHOUSE ppe important In most cases, warehouse incidents occur because members of the workforce are not wearing the PPE supplied. Without the right PPE, workers are more at risk of sustaining injuries when working in a warehouse. • Moving vehicles • Falling heavy items • Hazardous materials • Electrical equipment • Long periods of loud noises • Dust or other particles

SAFETY HELMETS One of the most frequently used forms of PPE. Protecting the user's head from falling or flying objects, risk of head bumping or chemical drips

EAR PROTECTION A combination of sound level and duration of exposure are a hazard even with short duration. Use earplugs or ear defenders to reduce hearing damage.

MASKS Respiratory protection is needed for anyone working with airborne substances and hazardous materials.

Employers and managers are legally obliged to provide adequate PPE.

SAFETY GLOVES Work gloves save the user's hands from unnecessary wounds such as cuts, blisters, splinters, skin punctures or heat and chemical burns.

SAFETY BOOTS Safety boots and shoes with protective toecaps help keep feet safe from Wet, hot and cold conditions, electrostatic build-up, slipping, cuts and punctures, falling objects, heavy loads, metal and chemical splash and vehicles.

A t S pec t r um ind ustr ial w e s pec ialise in safe ty e qui pm ent and sig ns C O NT A C T US AT SALES@SPECTRUM-INDUSTRIAL .CO.UK W W W. S PE CT R U M - I N D U ST R I A L .CO.U K

01302 800 273

HI-VIS The role of hi-vis is to make the users visible quickly, at a distance and from all angles. This lowers the risk of accidents happening.


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