Personal protective equipment – PPE

By definition, personal protective equipment (PPE) includes all items of clothing or equipment that are used to protect against health and safety risks when carrying out work. The different types of protective equipment include

• Eye protection
• hearing protection
• Head protection and face protection
• Respiratory protection
• Hand protection
• Various work clothing
• Protective clothing
• Foot protection
• Fall protection
• Skin protection and first aid

What types of personal protective equipment (PPE) are there?

Eye protection

Whether you are working with bright light or corrosive substances, safety goggles are essential. You should also protect your eyes adequately when working with fine dust, such as when sawing wood. In the event that something does get into your eye, we recommend always having an eye cleaner to hand. Prevent serious injuries with high-quality occupational safety.

You can also find various accessories in our eShop. Discover the different spectacle cases, storage boxes and replacement lenses. The cleaning cloths including cleaning fluid ensure a clear view.
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Hearing protection

When working loudly, you should wear hearing protection to prevent hearing injuries such as acoustic trauma. Hearing protection is used when the noise level exceeds the legally prescribed safety value. Hearing protection has an insulating effect and thus reduces the risk of hearing loss. You can find a wide range of different hearing protectors in our online shop.
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Head and face protection

Safety helmets are part of everyday protective equipment on construction sites, for example. A bump cap can provide relief from minor bumps. It is more comfortable than a hard hat, but not as robust. You can think of a bump cap as a baseball cap.

Face shields are also part of PPE: as the name suggests, you can protect your face with this work protection.
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Respiratory protection

Respiratory masks are used to protect your airways from particles and micro-particles. With a respirator, you prevent the inhalation of harmful or biological substances. Personal protective equipment (PPE) in the field of respiratory protection also includes gas warning technology. As soon as the value of the gas present in the air is exceeded, the device signals this with a warning tone.
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Hand protection

Hand protection is also a component of personal occupational safety and belongs to the PPE category. You can use gloves to protect yourself when working in cold or hot conditions and with chemical substances. We recommend using disposable gloves for cleaning work. This will protect your hands and protect your skin at the same time.
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Work clothing

The workwear section of personal protective equipment (PPE) includes jackets, trousers, shirts, jumpers and socks. You will find hats and underwear for cold days and shorts and T-shirts for warm days. The workwear is available in different sizes.
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Specialised protective clothing

You can prevent injuries with the right personal protective equipment (PPE). Discover high-visibility clothing, heat, flame and welding protective clothing, multi-standard clothing, disposable protective clothing and chemical protective aprons in our online shop.
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Foot protection

Foot protection is also part of personal protective equipment (PPE). You can find construction shoes, safety shoes and various other types of footwear in our shop. Discover numerous sizes, shapes and colours.
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Fall protection

When working at height, it is essential to protect yourself against falls. With your personal protective equipment, you can protect yourself and your objects from free falling.
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Skin protection

You can cleanse and care for your skin with creams and disinfectants. The use of dispensers makes them easier to use.
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The following tips will help you when using PPE clothing:

• In Switzerland, employers must provide employees with the personal protective equipment required by law.
• The PPE protective equipment must be looked after and maintained with care. PPE clothing should be checked at regular intervals.
• It is better to invest in occupational safety than to suffer injuries and long-term consequences.

Accessories for occupational safety

As accessories for personal protective equipment (PPE), first aid kits as well as safety and warning signs can make your day-to-day work safer. Discover the wide range of products in our eShop.

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