The Types And Value Of Protective Clothing And Equipment For Employers

By Amanda Baird


Most people in industry realize how is different it is now than around a 100 years ago. Companies are required legally to provide their employees use safety equipment and protective clothing to help prevent unforeseen accidents. These items can be as common as a butcher's smock and gloves when cutting meat to a jumpsuit that is completely fire retardant and safety helmet for a race car driver. There are many different types for employees to use so their chances of being hurt is diminished.

In many environments there exists the possibility of different hazardous situations. These possibilities exist in every possible work environment. Dangerous chemicals, flying debris, loud noises, body fluids and blood are all hazards to the human body. By reducing the amount of people that get hurt, companies can save incredible sums of money on deductibles and copays for employees every year.

There are many factors that are always considered before people begin looking for the best protection for any job. Take a few moments to consider what industry the employees will be working in. Once this is discovered it is basic to figure out any hazards they need protection from. There are several federal regulations to help with regulating the use of safety equipment with employees.

The most misused type of safety equipment are generally safety glasses or ear plugs. Safety glasses generally warn around employees' necks or on the tops of their heads. In these areas they will not protect the employees eyes. Ear plugs are sometimes inserted wrong so they do not really function correctly. A good starting point is training the people to use these things correctly.

With a rise in blood born illness and a growing knowledge about other different infective agents any fluid from the body is considered a potential biological hazard. Some of the tools people have started using to protect themselves are disinfectants, face shields, gowns and latex gloves. These items are not just for use in hospitals anymore either. They are also used at schools, hotels, factories and carried by many cops on patrol.

These items can be found in many specialty stores that cater to protective equipment for employees. It can also be found on many different sites on the net. There are also many outlet stores that are more than happy to send out catalogs full of safety items for people to look at and purchase.

With construction accidents rising both for employees in the field and along the highway more companies are implementing the use of reflective clothing. Generally reflective clothing helps people to stand out in low visibility working areas. This saves many lives and will make insurance rates down with lower deductibles for fewer hurt people and less accidents.

As essential as protective clothing is, the most important part of preventing people from getting hurt on the job is the human brain and safety training. When people stop thinking they get careless. Careless people get hurt. Common sense and accident preventive training are any employers best weapons against their employees getting hurt on the job.




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