(VIDEO) Safety equipment

22.12.2016

While at the contstruction site, workers and other people inolved in that job should wear safety equipment. That way they protect themselves from possible injury at work.

Protection clothes and shoes are the most frequently used pieces of safety equipment. The most important thing is that it needs to be comfortable, while at the same time it should provide safety and protection. We can categorize it by the body parts that are protected, type of danger which it prevents and shoes used at the workplace. Wearing specialized boots can reduce the danger of getting injured and provide protection at the building site. Steel cap and pad prevent from fractures and crushes. Resistant rubber protects body from water and harmful chemicals while also serving as electric shock protection.

There's also the danger from biological waste, heat, high voltage, etc. Respirators keep workers' lungs protected from smoke and polluted air. Gloves prevent skin problems, such as contact dermatitis, skin cancer and other injuries and infections.

Safety glasses / goggles protect eyes from different chemicals, dust, sparks, etc so it's highly recommended to keep them on while working. Other pieces of safety equipment include ear muffs ear plugs, vests...

The purpose of protection is primarily to provide necessary conditions, so possibily of injuries, disease and other accidents can be reduced to minimum. It should be mentioned that safety equipment also increases workers' productivity.

To learn more about importance of using protection at work, take a look at this video we made for you:

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