Protecting People Since 2003
Do you find yourself wondering what do the different types of glove coating protect you from? There are many different glove coatings that can help protect you and can improve things like good grip, chemical resistance, thermal protection and much more.
Glove coatings are important as they can help protect you and your hands from potential hazards. The right glove coating for you depends on what job you’re carrying out. Below is our guide to glove coatings.…
Once the sun comes out, so do the power tools! The summer season is always popular with DIY enthusiasts. Whether you’re fixing up something essential like a leaky pipe or trying your hand at upcycling furniture, preparing for DIY means considering your safety too.
DIY involves handling hazardous tools and sharp implements so you need to ensure you’re protected. DIY PPE doesn’t need to be overly expensive and you can find items within all budgets to give you that additional layer of protection you need when working on a new home improvement project.…
While it could be easy to forget that Coronavirus is still around, the latest government figures suggest this is far from the case. COVID infection levels in the UK rose by almost 30% in the first week of July and the Office for National Statistics figures found that 2,873,600 people in the community in England were estimated to have had Covid in the week ending 6 July. While vaccinations mean Coronavirus is less deadly than it once was for many, it is still highly infectious and there are still fatalities.…
Many work environments require safety goggles to ensure workers are kept safe and are able to work effectively. Knowing where to buy safety goggles and ensuring they are of suitable quality for your workers is essential to ensure you are providing the required level of PPE.
Not wearing the right protective eyewear can be devastating in the event of an accident. Employees risk permanent damage to their eyes, and employers are legally obligated to ensure their workers are safe at work.…
Our range of cut resistant gloves helps to prevent hand injuries in a range of industries. Our gloves are flexible in design, allowing for the necessary dexterity for various jobs, yet made from strong materials with built-in cut resistance.
Thousands of people suffer lacerations and cuts in the workplace, with the HSE regularly reporting on accidents involving knives, blades and other industrial tools with the potential to cut. As an employer, it is vital you provide employees with the right PPE to avoid the risk of cuts of any severity.…
There are many industrial environments where chemicals are used on a daily basis. These chemicals can be extremely harmful to health and the correct PPE is vital for your safety. When dealing with hazardous chemicals you need the right protective gloves, and our range of gloves ensures your fully protected when using a wide range of chemicals. There are different gloves suitable for different environments and materials and we’re looking more closely at the different types of protection available, ensuring you can find the right one in our range.…
Ear defenders are a common form of personal protective equipment (PPE) used to help protect the ears against harm in several ways. They can protect against physical damage and also the impact of excessive noise.
Ear defenders can appear a little like headphones but do not have the audio abilities. They are made up of two cups covering the outer part of the ear and are connected with a band that fits over the top or behind the head to keep the cups in place.…
PPE stands for personal protective equipment and is the general term for any equipment used to keep people safe whether in a work or a public environment. The acronym has always been an important one, but particularly in this climate, during and post-pandemic.
Technically, PPE can be described as anything that keeps an individual safe from a risk of injury or disease; defined as ‘equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work’ on the government HSE website.…
Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) used to protect you against the inhalation of hazardous substances. There are many work environments where RPE is vital to remain safe, and others may opt to wear RPE as a precautionary measure.
Respirators are RPE that utilise filtering devices. They use filters to remove contaminants from the air being breathed in, protecting the wearer’s lungs and respiratory system. They split into two other smaller types:
If you work in construction, you’re likely to come across a range of hazards, from splashes and contact with grease and oil to steam, radiation exposure, dust, and flying wood or metal chips. Unsurprisingly, hazards such as these are responsible for eye injuries – 90% of which could be prevented or made less severe with the right eyewear. In this article we help you find the best eyewear for construction.
If you’re at risk of flying particles, scratches, abrasions or foreign bodies entering the eye, it’s important to make sure that you put your health and safety first by wearing the right eye protection for the job at hand.…
By registering, you confirm that you agree to the processing of your personal data by Mstore as described in the Privacy Statement.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. For information about our privacy practices, please visit our website.