Augment the Safety of Your Workforce with Well-Equipped Safety Toolkits

India has witnessed rapid industrialization over the last few years. The uses of heavy machinery are quite common in a wide range of industries ranging from metallurgy, iron, steel to oil & gas and petrochemicals. But mishaps while handling these industrial tools and devices can cause a lot of panic among workers and adversely affect their productivity. Availability of well-equipped protection kits can provide them with a high level of security within the factory. Here are some personal protective products that you should include in the protection kit of your workers to ensure a high level of security: -

SAFETY SHOES

Safety shoes are part and parcel of every safety kit used by industrial workers. The latest range of industrial shoes & gumboots available in the market are oil, acid and heat-resistant. However, industrial workers who need to work outdoors in areas such as construction sites, oil excavation sites etc. should go for shoes that are shock as well as water resistant. Keeping up with the changing needs of industrial workers, shoe manufacturers have also introduced exciting features such as anti-skid, anti-slip and breathable vamp lining that offers a high level of comfort to users by keeping their feet sweat free for long hours. Steel toe gumboots are also a suitable option for use in industrial settings.

SAFETY HELMETS

Head injuries often take place at construction sites, warehouses etc. and in some cases can prove to be fatal. To ensure that your workers remain safe from serious head injuries, you need to make it mandatory for them to use helmets while working inside the factories or in industrial sites. The safety helmets that are meant for industrial use are normally equipped with a sweat band and come with a brushed cloth or foam. Created from specially formulated polymers, they are strong enough to be used in a wide range of industrial settings such as oil rigs, petroleum refineries, mines, iron & steel plants, construction sites, warehouses etc.

Shell size is an important aspect that you will need to pay attention to. Precedence needs to be given to the ones that come with thermal linings. Keeping the comfort factor of your workers in mind, you should opt for helmets that come with chin straps, nape, and adjustable headbands. Headband which comes with horizontal and vertical counters are known to be highly flexible. Helmets that come from well-known brands like 3M, Novasafe and Safari have cradle straps and are equipped with smooth quick release buckles for chin straps. They need to be maintained with good care so as to be suitable for use over a long span of time.

SAFETY GOOGLES

Eye protection of workers is essential while working in industrial application such as welding. Therefore, you need to ensure that they use safety goggles while handling any type of industrial machinery. Use of these goggles on a daily basis can keep your workers safe from infections or sudden chemical spills. The use of safety goggles can prevent serious eye-related injuries that may cause permanent blindness and keep your workers safe.