Safety Clothing and Workwear Chichester

The Right Safety Clothing Can Save Your Life and Your Business

Statistics from the 2010/11 Health and Safety Executive reports show 117 people were killed at work and there were 115,000 reported injuries through RIDDOR. Over and above that a further 200,000 injuries were reported resulting in more than three days off work. In total, there was a loss of 26 million working days, which cost the UK economy over £14 billion.

These figures are frightening and don’t even take into account down time, insurance costs, poor morale, high staff turnover and missed deadlines. Ensuring that staff have the correct safety clothing doesn’t cost anywhere near this and could be affect a company making a profit or a loss, or in the case of small businesses, the difference between them thriving or having to shut their doors.

Safety Clothing Suppliers in Chichester – We Keep your Workers Safe

Safety gear has evolved over the years, and continues to do so as work environments change. Safety clothing manufacturers in Chichester have kept up to date with the changes and have managed to look after the well-being of thousands of workers by assessing which is the most effective protective clothing.

Always mindful of what kind of safety gear needs to be worn in the various environments local suppliers of protective workwear in and around Chichester ensure that the recommended items adhere to industry standards, are compatible with other items and that they provide maximums safety at all times.

Types of Safety Clothing

Eye Protection:

Our eyes are usually prone to more damage than other parts and need to be protected all the time. Examples of how your eyes need to be kept safe would be around dangerous chemicals, airborne bacteria or even sharp flying objects. It’s hard to predict when the damage can occur and if your eyes are exposed the resulting injuries can indeed be life changing.

Electric Arc Protection:

Not always a key concern but something to keep in mind is electric arc protection. This refers to workers being around some kind of electrical charge. Besides being electrocuted other hazards include severe burns and shocks and conditions possibly brought on by the shock, including heart and respiratory problems.

Protective Clothing:

The kind of safety workwear needed depends on the environment it’s being used in; and even though what gear is worn will differ from company to company the reason it is worn remains the same; to protect the worker at all times. The types of safety gear include everything from hard hats and hazmat suits to respiratory suits. In high risk areas the appearance of the gear is important; some items might be colour coded to identify the dangers or to indicate what they’re meant to protect against.

Hand Protection:

It is easy to overlook the hands but it’s important that safety clothing includes suitable gloves to ensure maximum protection. As simple as hand protection might seem, they’re one of the more complicated designs; for example it might need multiple layers to protect your skin against chemicals and burns but they still have to be malleable in order for you to hold things, grip things tightly, do intricate work and be able to operate specialist machinery that might have buttons, levers and switches. Gloves are also available in different materials, including rubber, latex or leather.

Foot Wear:

Often overlooked, the correct foot wear in the workplace is essential. To prevent unwanted foot injuries, from slight sprains and lacerations to crushed toes and broken bones workers should wear steel capped boots with steel mid-soles. The correct boots will also non-slip soles to prevent slipping and sliding on wet surfaces.

Working environments differ and so do the types of hazards.

The Types of Hazards

It’s important to look at all the contributing factors when carrying out a risk assessment. It makes sense to look at how everything works together and identify the common risks; it’s also prudent to isolate specific areas and analyze the risks there. It’s also important to measure the risks. If, for example, someone works with heated equipment it’s necessary to establish how hot the materials are and what degree of protection is needed.

Who Is at Risk?

Any workplace has potential risks but it’s necessary to consider the staff as individuals; if someone has sensitive eyes they shouldn’t be working with or around bright lights or if someone has respiratory problems it makes sense not to put them at risk working with dangerous chemicals.

The environment will determine the safety clothing worn; is there sufficient space for a worker in heavy equipment to comfortably move around or would something more lightweight do in the restricted space.

What Are the Existing Safety Controls?

Existing safety controls can only be looked at after the initial assessment has been done. There is a chance the safety controls would need to be changed, adjusted or replaced; perhaps changing latex gloves to something that can withstand heavy chemicals or acids.

Our Service

Part of our expertise includes these assessments to identify areas where safety clothing is needed and what types are necessary. We look at the environment and the hazards that are prevalent in order to put a final analysis together.

Let Us Help

Wherever you are situated in Chichester we are able to assess and assist with all your safety clothing requirements. We pride ourselves on being experts in this field and are able to provide information and advice as well as manufacture custom made safety clothing and gear. In consultation with you we can supply everything according to your specifications.

We suggest that before you make any decisions a safety control check is conducted so we can see if the the workwear either meets or exceeds the safety standards and that additional items are ordered for visitors, staff that are doing shift work and to replace any gear that might get damaged.

If you need information as to what type of protective gear your staff will need and what will work best, we can assist. Living in Chichester we know your business almost as well as you do and can assist with the correct information, relevant costings, as well as manufacturing and supplying details. Also should your workforce be in different locations, as part of our offering, we can assist with the distribution too.

Get in Touch

We know our years of experience and combined expertise in safety clothing and workwear make us the preferred supplier for companies, both locally and countrywide. Our business is to protect yours, your livelihood and staff. To find out why we’re the best in Chichester, get in touch now.

Email: sales@wisesafetyuk.com
Call: 0151 495 5640