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There is a wide variety of jobs and industries that need specific clothing to carry out their activity safely. But are all work clothes considered PPE?
If you have ever wondered what we call Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and what work clothes fall outside of this category, keep reading because we will tell you about it in the following article.
What does it mean
PPE?
The term PPE refers to "Personal Protection Equipment" or what is the same: any equipment that a worker wears to avoid risks that damage their health and safety.
According to the UNE-EN 340 standard regarding the general requirements for protective clothing, EPIS are defined as those that cover or replace personal clothing and that are thought and designed to provide protection against one or more risks at work.
PPE work clothes have been designed and technically regulated for certain trades. It is a type of clothing designed with specific qualities and materials and we can find different types of EPIS on the market.
Differences between PPE
and work clothes
Now, are all work clothes considered PPE? The answer is no. According to current regulations, the work uniform as such is not considered personal protective equipment since it is not intended to protect the worker or worker against any risk in the performance of their professional activity.
PPE is not considered
- Rescue and relief services equipment.
- Military, police and law enforcement uniforms.
- Road transport equipment.
- Hospitality uniforms, flight attendants, employees in supermarkets or other food stores.
Types
protection
The EPIS are based on a study of occupational hazards and are updated according to changes in the environment. To correctly choose a PPE, not only must take into account the level of security, it is also recommended the comfort to carry out the work activity.
There are different types of PPE according to different categories of protection :
EYES
HEAD
EARS
RESPIRATORY TRACT
FEET
HANDS
BODY
EXPENSIVE
AGAINST FALLS
Personal protective equipment can be classified by ranges or degrees according to its protection and uses or according to the sector to which we belong. We can differentiate between:
> Mechanical risks
THERMAL GLOVES 5530 CAT
€15.40
> Protection against heat and fire
> Chemical risk
NAVY BLUE NYLON COLD JACKET
€46.02
> Weather protection
> High visibility clothing
DIELECTRIC GLOVES 26,000 VT/10
€120.24
> Electrical risks
In conclusion, PPE is considered the equipment that the worker must wear to avoid risks to their health and safety and not all work clothing is considered PPE.
Now that you know the difference between work clothes and EPIS, it is important to choose the most appropriate option to protect ourselves. At Impotusa we have both work clothes and Personal Protection Equipment. If you need help, contact us .