Safety devices, as their name suggests, are among the devices that are used to protect people’s lives and prevent injuries or casualties. In general, in the definition of safety equipment, we must say that it is protection used by workers to prevent injuries, fatalities, life-threatening situations, etc. These injuries and illnesses may be caused by exposure to chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. Different types of safety equipment are used by workers depending on the nature of the hazard at work. In construction operations, hard hats, footwear and overalls are safety equipment. All these types of safety equipment are classified as personal protective equipment (PPE).
safety glasses
In general, the human eye has very sensitive nerve fibers, and the eye is one of the most important and sensitive parts of the human body, and partial or total damage to the eye will become a problem in a person’s daily life and work. Therefore, people should use appropriate safety glasses to protect their eyes from all kinds of dangerous injuries.
Safety glasses generally have different types and these types of glasses are mostly used in various professions and fields such as dentistry, turning, welding, casting, laboratory work. Safety glasses are available in the market in different designs, shapes, colors and prices. Safety glasses will basically
prevent all kinds of suspended and physical particles or very dangerous chemical and infectious substances from entering the eyes.
Safety gloves
Today, in most fields and industries, most of the work will be done using hands, and without having two healthy hands, it is difficult and problematic to operate to a significant extent. On the other hand, a person’s hand is constantly in contact with various tools and materials, and there will always be a risk of injury to the hand. To avoid such risks, people must use special safety equipment called safety gloves. Most safety gloves will protect people’s hands from various injuries such as physical injuries, electric shocks, excessive burns, minor injuries from allergenic and infectious chemicals, etc.
In the market of the country, there will be different types of safety gloves with unique features, and each type of safety gloves is basically used according to the type of work and the working environment of people. Usually, the safety glove is made of very good material and is stable and resistant against all kinds of blows and minor damages, and it will also have good flexibility. In addition to the type and conditions of the working environment, safety gloves can include waterproof, heat-resistant, anti-cut and anti-electric types.
Helmet
Safety helmets are used in construction projects that you must have seen in these places. A helmet is usually considered as one of the important and necessary safety accessories for people. Safety helmets will mostly be used to protect the back and front of the head (skull) against various types of impacts, not hitting objects on the head, or not hitting dangerous chemical substances. A good and suitable helmet should have the following conditions:
Ear protectors and earplugs
Very loud noise basically has irreparable effects on human health, and to prevent a person’s hearing from decreasing or to solve this problem, a device called earplugs or ear protectors can be used. A sound of 90 decibels generally causes a person’s hearing to decrease, and if this sound is constant, it may cause a person mental and emotional stress. Earplugs or ear protectors are among the essential ear safety devices that a person uses to cover his ears. Earplugs are basically used to close the external ear canal, which results in reduced hearing power.
