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 THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INTRODUCTION

Many times workers do not adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements because they feel it is a nuisance to wear or slows them down during a task. But PPE is used only when some type of hazard has been identified and cannot be eliminated or controlled through other means. Simply stated, when we have personal protective equipment requirements, it means there is a hazard that may cause you injury, and failing to use the prescribed equipment puts you in potential danger.
PROTECTING YOU FROM HAZARDS
Personal protective equipment is NOT the first line of defense against identified hazards at our workplace. We make every attempt to engineer solutions to prevent injuries so PPE isn’t necessary. When we can’t fully eliminate or control the hazard, then we provide PPE for your safety.
WHEN AND WHERE IS PROTECTION REQUIRED?
The company assesses all the work areas to find the hazards that are present, or might be present at some time, and then makes protective equipment decisions based on those assessments. This is an ongoing process to make sure we are always current and aware of the hazards of our work environment. Supervisors will keep you informed of the type of PPE for your work area or the specific jobs you perform. If you notice a hazard that could potentially require PPE to maintain your safety, don’t hesitate to talk to your supervisor.
PROPER USE
No PPE will do you any good unless it is sized correctly and fitting properly. This may sound elementary, but everything from gloves to shoes to glasses to goggles must fit the right way in order for it to properly protect you. This is why you need to take some time to make sure all of your PPE is the correct size. If some equipment doesn’t fit in the right way, wearing it is not doing you any good at all.
PPE HAS ITS LIMITATIONS
PPE is effective when it is used as designed. For instance, not all gloves protect against all hazards: leather gloves provide good protection against cuts and slivers but do nothing for chemical safety. Safety glasses protect your eyes but not the rest of your face. For each type of PPE, it is important to know what it will guard against and what it won’t.
SUMMARY
There are many different types of PPE that will help keep you safe. Make sure you are always wearing the right equipment for the right job. Make sure all the equipment is adjusted properly and that you keep all the protective equipment clean. Never use any equipment that is broken or is not working properly. Damaged protective equipment provides no protection at all. You can buy the best and quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at www.safetyzone-ng.com or call: +2347030398999

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