All pieces of clothing should be thought of as a barrier against workplace hazards. Industrial equipment can have sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, hot or cold spots, or moving parts that have the potential to cause injury. For this reason, clothing should be made from heavy-duty fiber and thread with reinforced seams to prevent rips and tears. Just as a hardhat offers a protective barrier for the head, so should industrial apparel. It is not enough to merely protect the eyes or the hands or just the face, there should be no exposed body parts at all, from head to toe.
Good practices for protecting the face, neck, and head include wraps and hoods similar to what landscapers use to protect against wood chips and stones that can be kicked up into the face. Coveralls, sweats, shirts, and pants should cover the majority of the body surface. For the chemical industry, industrial apparel should also be water resistant to protect against splashes and spills and used in addition to facemasks, chemical aprons, gloves, and splash suits. Redundant layers are never wasteful when it comes to safety.
The feet and ankles are another area of the body that will see a lot of work during the day that are often overlooked. Workers are on their feet the entire day, so the appropriate footwear will promote occupational health and prevent long-term back injury and disability in addition to protecting the feet. Steel toe boots offer the best all-around protection, including impact and crushing blows to the toes and foot, ankle support to prevent sprains, and treads to stop slips, trips, and falls.Putting durable industrial apparel on every part of the body is the final touch for any PPE setup.
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