Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) used in warehouse
Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) is used by employees in warehouses for their well-being and for protecting themselves from accidents and injuries. Warehouses may involve various operations with potential hazards, so using the right PPE is essential for safety.
Some Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) used in a warehouse are listed below,
Safety helmets
Safety helmet is also known as Hard Hat. They are useful in protecting the worker’s head from falling objects, collisions, or hazards caused by stacked items and machinery.
Safety glasses
Safety glasses or goggles are useful in protecting the employee’s eyes from particles like dust, debris, etc. in the warehouse found while handling or packaging items or when operating machines.
Respirators/masks
Respirators/masks are useful for respiratory health by protecting against airborne particles, dust, or fumes.
Hearing protection
Protect from loud noises from machines or equipment like forklifts, conveyor systems, etc.
High-visibility Vests
Helps to increase visibility among workers at the workspace and reduces potential accidents or collisions. High-visibility vests are best to be visible in dim lights for workers who direct traffic, or loads/unloads materials.
Fall protection Equipment
Fall protection harnesses should be used by workers who do tasks at heights like loading goods at higher places. It prevents from falling and thereby protects from injury.
Gloves
Protect hands from injuries or hazardous materials during handling packages or equipment.
Steel-toed boots
Helps in safeguarding the foot from potential injuries caused by heavy objects, pallets, moving machinery, etc.
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