Personal Protective Equipment, or PPEs for short, is the name for any sort of clothing designed to protect the wearer’s body from harm when on the job. PPEs do this by minimising occupational hazards-- be it from chemicals, physical threats, infectious diseases, or even electrical and radioactive exposure. Harm while on the job is a very real threat for those who work in jobs like manufacturing, medical research, construction, or other related industries, so there are special kinds of PPE safety equipment that these people need.
Identifying workplace risks
Before you enter any job, it is best for you to identify the potential risks and hazards of your workplace. Every workplace is unique, which means that the hazards you will encounter differs from workplace to workplace. Depending on your job, you will have to dress appropriately so you can adequately protect yourself from any hazard-- for example, a ship crew member can be confronted with the threat of slipping on floors while on the job, which means King safety shoes is suitable wear for them, which isn’t at all true for, say, a construction worker, who will not run into the same kind of risk. Let’s learn more about some of the different types of hazards to watch out for.
Categories of hazards and how we handle them
1. Biological threats. People who work in medical research or healthcare run into the risk of contracting diseases. They often use masks or sterile suits to protect themselves.
2. Chemical threats. Hazardous substances that can cause harm to your body are threats faced by chemists and other similar professionals. They may use gloves, goggles, and more to protect themselves. 3. Physical. Bodily harm or injury caused by the environment or work can be the bane of factory workers. Hard hats, thick clothing, and more are PPEs they need.
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