The importance of having protective equipment 

An accident can happen very quickly and for this reason we must protect ourselves adequately to reduce the risk of injury and accidents in the workplace. However, we also need to think about the long-term effects that our work environment can have on our health and what solution we can bring.

Working in a harmful environment or coming into contact with certain substances can significantly affect your health or the health of your employees and eventually, you may develop more serious health issues. For all these reasons, it is important to have a control plan and to choose the right type of protective equipment approved by the CCOHS for your tasks and your work environment. 

That being said, we have analyzed several pieces of health and safety protection equipment to determine the most important criteria, depending on your needs and your work environment, as well as the most common personal protective equipment (PPE) in the industry. The purpose of PPE is to prevent and minimize exposure to certain risks. In some industries, the equipment used must be approved according to the standards in place. We will also explain how to properly use PPE to protect yourself and your employees.

 

How to Protect Yourself

In order to correctly protect yourself and your employees, it is important to choose the right type of personal protective equipment. To select the most appropriate PPE, you must take into account several elements such as the nature of the risk and the degree of protection required. In addition, you should also consider the environment and tasks associated with your or your employees’ work to ensure ease of use and comfort. You will also need to evaluate the level of protection you want, as there are a wide variety of products with varying uses.

At Ralik, we offer a wide range of health and safety products. We’ve highlighted the most common categories of PPE for you, but if you’d like to learn more, check out our list of protective equipment products. 

Head protection equipment

Head protection equipment can protect you in many ways and has a variety of uses. The nature of the risk of head injury is different in each industry and workplace. Therefore, you need to do a risk assessment before choosing the right protective equipment for a given task. To learn more and to find out what type of helmet is needed in your business, consult the CNESST standard in that regard. 

Respiratory protection equipment

Respirators and masks are used to filter the air to protect your lungs. If you work daily or frequently in a dusty environment, respiratory protection will protect you. There are various protective devices such as face masks, surgical masks, medical masks, full-face masks and even powered masks. With the variety available, this type of protective equipment can be used in a variety of settings.

Eye and face protection

In order to avoid the risk of eye and face injuries, eye and face protection equipment is essential. It is mandatory for workers exposed to eye hazards. In addition, they are highly recommended for individuals at risk, such as those working on the front lines, who have been using glasses and visors more since the beginning of the pandemic. 

Reduce the risks

The most effective way to reduce the risks in your company is to develop a risk control plan. This plan will consist of all the measures and equipment necessary to protect workers. At Ralik we offer a wide variety of protective equipment and we are happy to help you in your quest for a safer and healthier work environment. Get in touch and we will help you choose the right protective equipment for your specific needs.