114 CALL 132 100 OR SHOP 24/7 AT RSEA.COM.AU CLICK&COLLECT FREE Pick-up from our Stores YOUR GUIDE TO PPE PPE Hearing Protection Wearing the correct hearing protection at work is extremely important, as even a few minutes of exposure to noise each day can accumulate and be damaging to your hearing. RSEA Safety’s range of earplugs and earmuffs is carefully considered to suit any application. Welding Safety Protection from spatter heat and eye damaging welding arc, is an important requirement in any workplace with welding activities. RSEA Safety have a full range of protective PPE, to protect welders from head to toe during these high risk applications. YOUR GUIDE TO PPE Having the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is crucial in safeguarding your employees’ health. Exposure to hazardous substances can cause a range of ailments, in some cases with tragic consequences. PPE should be worn when performing tasks that could be damaging to the worker’s health. PPE includes such items as: Eye Protection Wearing the correct protective eye wear decreases risk to the eyes and reduces injuries. Potential hazards which cause eye injuries include ultraviolet and infrared radiation, harmful gasses, vapours & aerosols, dust, chemical splashes and impacting particles. RSEA’s safety goggles and spectacles come in multiple shapes, sizes and styles to suit individual needs. Head & Face Protection Helmets and Face Shields protect against the risk of injury in the workplace that can occur from falling objects, splashes, strikes, bumps and electrical hazards. Head protection which meets Australian standards is often mandatory at work sites. RSEA Safety’s vast assortment of head protective equipment ensures that you are covered for almost any job. Respiratory Protection Respiratory safety equipment protects the wearer from the risk of inhaling toxic and damaging particles and gas. If these substances enter the body they can be absorbed into the blood stream where they are carried to the vital organs. Different applications require varying types of respiratory protection, such as half face or full face respirators, either with or without air supply. Hand Protection Using the correct hand protection can greatly reduce the risk of injury to the hands. In workplaces where the risk of hand injury is present, a risk assessment should be completed to determine the level of hand protection required. RSEA Safety stocks a large range of gloves for a variety of industries and applications. Body Protection Body protection is a varied section of PPE which incorporates equipment that can reduce risk to the body, such as protective coveralls, knee pads, back supports, hydration and welding equipment. Correct use of body protective PPE safeguards employees against workplace related injuries and illnesses. Height Safety A full risk assessment and work method statement should be carried out to determine if there is need for the use of height safety PPE in your workplace. All personnel using PPE at height must be trained in the proper use and limitations of their equipment. RSEA Safety has a large range of height safety equipment to suit any height application. Confined Space Working in confined spaces requires training and certification, due to the potential hazards that can occur. Falling from heights and dangerously poor air quality, are examples of such hazards that require specialised PPE to keep workers safe. RSEA Safety can offer a full range and expertise to support customers in any confined space applications. Image Courtesy of SpanSet® Image Courtesy of Uvex Image Courtesy of DuPont™ Image Courtesy of Bollé Safety Image Courtesy of Pro Choice Image Courtesy of 3M™ Image Courtesy of 3M™ Image Courtesy of SpanSet®
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