Every business and employee recognizes the paramount importance of workplace safety. A pivotal aspect in ensuring a secure work environment lies in the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). But what exactly do PPEs include and how can a worker select the appropriate protective equipment?
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This article explores the wide-ranging world of PPEs, covering everything from regulatory guidelines to the various categories and options available. PPEs protect workers by reducing the risks of injuries and occupational illnesses.
Given that PPEs are tailored to safeguard the wearer alone, their effectiveness hinges greatly on selecting suitable equipment and adhering to proper usage protocols.
Among the widely-utilized items are safety footwear, which safeguards against accidental foot injuries; as well as goggles and gloves, crucial for shielding the eyes and hands during the handling of certain materials. Additionally, protective overalls or work coat offer an extra layer of defense over clothing, alongside masks, helmets, ear protection, and fall arrest devices, among others.
Head PPE is designed to protect workers from the risk of impact, whether that is caused by bumping into objects in confined spaces, or falling objects. As such, there are several classifications of personal protection equipment designed to protect workers&#; heads. For example, &#;bump caps&#; are low profile, and can even include baseball style caps. These are not ANSI rated, and will not provide adequate protection for industrial settings.
A hardhat should have 2 classifications. The first indicates the type of impact protection offered, and the second indicates the type of protection against electrical voltage. For example, a hardhat labeled Type II, Class C is designed to protect the wearer against impacts from the top or sides, but offers no protection against electrical currents.
There are 2 types of hard hats, classified by the impact protection offered. There are 3 electrical classes of hard hats, and the class into which a hard hat falls is determined by the level of electrical protection offered.
Hard Hat Type
Type of Protection
Type I
Reduce the force of top impact (ex: objects falling from above)
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Type II
Reduce the force of lateral impact (ex: side, front or top of head)
Electrical Class Hard Hat Type
Type of Protection
Class C (Conductive)
No protection against electrical hazards
Class G (General)
Head protection against low voltage (up to 2,200 v)
Class E (Electrical)
Head protection against high voltage (up to 20,000 v)
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