By Amanda Baird


Most people know that industry is much different now than it was 100 years ago. Employers are required to make their employees wear protective clothing and different safety equipment to prevent them from getting hurt. This can be as basic as a smock and Kevlar gloves for people cutting meat to a full blown fire retardant jump suit and ear plugs for race car drivers. There are many different types and reasons for people to use this clothing so they do not get hurt.

In working environments there is always the possibility a hazardous situation. These different possibilities are in all possible work environments. Loud noises, Dangerous chemicals, blood, other body fluids and flying debris are only a few hazards to people working. By reducing how many people that are injured, many companies can save money on copays and deductibles for employees and send a positive message.

There are many different factors that should always be considered before looking for the right protection for the job. Take a moment and consider the industry the employee is currently working in. Once this is known it is easy to determine what hazards they must be protected from. There are many state and federal regulations that help regulate the usage of safety equipment for employees.

The most misused type of safety equipment are generally safety glasses or ear plugs. Safety glasses generally warn around employees' necks or on the tops of their heads. In these areas they will not protect the employees eyes. Ear plugs are sometimes inserted wrong so they do not really function correctly. A good starting point is training the people to use these things correctly.

With the rise for blood born illnesses with better knowledge about other possible infective agents most body fluids are now considered to be serious bio-hazards. Face shields, latex gloves, heavy gowns, and basic disinfectant are some of the regular tools used to protect people from infectious agents. They are not only used at hospitals either. They are generally used in factories, hotels, schools and also carried by most cops while on patrol.

They can be found at many specialty stores which cater to selling protective equipment for employers. They can be found on several different web sites on the internet. There are many special outlet stores that will be happy to mail anyone catalogs that have safety items in them for people to browse and purchase.

With the rise of construction accidents both for workers along the highway and those in the field the new standard is reflective clothing. Because it is reflective it helps people to see them who otherwise would not. This not only saves lives but helps keep insurance rates and deductibles down through fewer accidents and fewer hurt people.

As critical as protective clothing is for employees, the most vital part of accident prevention to prevent in the workplace accidents is safety training and the human brain. When people fail to think they become careless. Careless people often get hurt. A little common sense and regular accident preventive training can be great weapons against employees ever getting hurt while on the job.




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