Personal Protection Equipment That Should be at Every Construction Site
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When you arrive at your site to start work everyday, your safety and that of your workmates may not be at the forefront of your mind. Relying on key pieces of equipment to keep you safe becomes second nature. But what type of personal protection equipment (PPE) should you have at the ready on a construction site? If you don’t have any of these pieces of equipment, talk to your site supervisor or buy directly from a PPE specialty retailer like Safe At Heights .
General Purpose Kits:
A general purpose kit should be your starting point. These will give you the basics to meet minimum safety requirements for small sites. Within your general purpose kit you should have items such as a safety hard-hat, high visibility clothing, safety footwear, gloves and safety eyewear. All of these items are necessary for any construction site, so having spares of these key products is also a good idea.
Height Safety PPE:
Working at heights greater than 3 metres requires height safety personal protection equipment, including safety harnesses, fall arrestors and professional quality ropes. Equipment such as absorber lanyards, pole straps and slings offer advanced protection during climbing tasks. While your safety isn’t an area to compromise on for financial reasons, there is professional equipment to suit all budgets. Whether you require general safety equipment or more advanced PPE for climbing and abseiling, you need peace of mind that your equipment is of high quality.
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Abseiling Equipment:
Abseiling equipment can include climbing helmets, climbing hardware, descenders, ascenders and rope grabs. If your construction site requires the skills of an abseil specialist, you should be knowledgeable on the safety equipment they need to be using. Many abseilers have a preference for the type of equipment they use, so be aware that while you have some products on site, your employee or contract abseiler may choose to use their own. Make sure you have additional fall arrestors available.
Roof Safety Kits:
Roof safety kits are tailored towards either permanent or temporary anchor points. There are standard kits available for both types of anchor point, which include quality straps (of varying lengths as needed), full body harnesses and adjusters. Often roof safety kits will combine your necessary items in a tough bag, making it simple to transport from site to site. Roof safety kits can also be customised to suit a particular job or regular construction jobs.
Height Safety Rescue Equipment:
No one plans on having to use rescue equipment, but there is always a possibility you will need to, one day. Rescue and retrieval products ensure if something goes wrong, you can perform a rescue quickly, which is necessary in the event of an emergency.
A First-Aid Kit:
Most workplaces should have a professional standard first aid kit on site, and construction sites are no different. If a fall occurs, you may have to provide assistance to an unconscious person, treat fractured bones or even clear someone’s airway. Competency in applying first aid should be part of every workplace, as well as having access to first aid products.
When preparing for a new construction project, checking off your safety equipment needs might be one of those jobs that gets lost among new plans, material and contractor coordination. Having a regular routine and knowledge of PPE can help make the process more simple.
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