Construction Protective Gear

Protective gear for a construction or industrial environment is essential to personnel safety and abiding by OHSA (Occupational Health & Safety Administration) rules. Employees should be sized for clothing and given proper training on how to use respirators, breathing apparatuses and know how to read an evacuation plan. Hard hats, steel tipped boots and layered gloves should all be inspected on a regular basis and replaced as needed.

For environments where dry powders or cleaning agents are mixed, a paper mask may be all that is needed to prevent inhalation however there are times when a full face mask or respirator will be needed. In this case men must be clean shaven so the mask fits snug and securely against the skin. For construction sites where concrete will be mixed or marble will be cut, eye protection in the form of goggles or glasses will also be required. Pony tails, earrings, jewelry and loose fitting clothing are generally prohibited on industrial sites as they can be come tangled or be yanked from the body.

Industrial equipment must be locked out (shut down and powered off) prior to inspection and maintenance; failure to do so could result in injury or death. Lock out tags, proper coding of wires and an easy to read power grid are essentials to construction and industrial equipment. Employees working on machinery should have the same type of industrial protective clothing in place as when they are working.

Protective gear for construction and industrial settings is essential in maintaining a safe employee line. Proper fitting and care of equipment can reduce compensation claims, time off from injuries and potential lawsuits. Working with a specialty protective gear supplier can help with training, sizing, fitting and replacement of equipment, clothing and hardware. Regardless of the size of your company, job site or employee roster, keeping them safe with industrial grade protective gear is a necessity