Sunday, September 1, 2013

The Importance And Types Of Various Equipment Like Protective Clothing In Industry

By Amanda Baird


Most people know that industry is much different now than it was 100 years ago. Employers are required to make their employees wear protective clothing and different safety equipment to prevent them from getting hurt. This can be as basic as a smock and Kevlar gloves for people cutting meat to a full blown fire retardant jump suit and ear plugs for race car drivers. There are many different types and reasons for people to use this clothing so they do not get hurt.

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 the rise for blood born illnesses with better knowledge about other possible infective agents most body fluids are now considered to be serious bio-hazards. Face shields, latex gloves, heavy gowns, and basic disinfectant are some of the regular tools used to protect people from infectious agents. They are not only used at hospitals either. They are generally used in factories, hotels, schools and also carried by most cops while on patrol.

They can be found at many specialty stores which cater to selling protective equipment for employers. They can be found on several different web sites on the internet. There are many special outlet stores that will be happy to mail anyone catalogs that have safety items in them for people to browse and purchase.

With the rise of construction accidents both for workers along the highway and those in the field the new standard is reflective clothing. Because it is reflective it helps people to see them who otherwise would not. This not only saves lives but helps keep insurance rates and deductibles down through fewer accidents and fewer hurt people.

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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