The workplace of employees varies according to the industry and type of work performed. It is the employer’s responsibility to provide a safe environment and personal protective equipment to the employees. Hazard assessment in the workplace will help to provide the right safety equipment.
Selecting the Right PPE
PPE protects employees against identified hazards. This means it is indispensible to have risk assessment at the workplace so that the right PPE can be provided. Good quality safety equipment is essential for all kinds of industries. It is mandatory to wear protective suits, coveralls, head and hand protection gear and other accessories according to the demands of the work.
The suitability of personal protective equipment and the degree of defense should be considered while selecting the equipment; it should match the risks involved. Sometimes multiple protection equipment may be necessary; for example, welding helmet, respirator, goggles and a hood. Get advice from professionals and test the equipment before the purchase. It’s also advisable to get the workers involved in the selection. A few models can be used for trials; individual preferences such as personal comfort should not be ignored. Finally, evaluate cost considerations and individual fitting.
Goliath Shoes for Safety
Safety boots are of various types; typically, they are made of light materials for easy movement and comfort. The purpose of safety boots is to provide optimum protection. Dewalt safety boots are flexible, provides mobility and absolute protection. Goliath shoes are another type of safety footwear that is not only comfortable but extremely durable. The double density soles of rubber provide the durability. There is a mid-layer of lower density attached to the exterior layer that makes it lightweight and acts as a shock absorbent.
First-Aid Equipment at the Workplace
Most countries have specific rules and regulations for occupational safety of the workers. The first-aid equipment can be provided once the hazards are identified. The number of first-aid kits, its contents and the places where they have to be placed can be decided. The requirement of an oxygen cylinder, a room for the paraphernalia and the number of trained personnel for emergencies should be decided.
The contents of the first-aid kit depend on the risk assessment. Nevertheless, the basic contents should include sterile bandages, gauze, plasters, cloth tape, gloves, masks, sterile eye-pads, first-aid reference leaflet, anti-inflammatory medicines, antiseptic ointments and pain medication. Basic medical tools such as surgical scissors, tweezers, scalpel, splint and many more such items can be included. In workplaces where there is a higher risk specialist first-aid items are necessary such kits for eye wash and equipment for burn victims.