personalsafetyequipment(Ppe)

When collective protective measures are not sufficient to eliminate a risk, the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory.

This equipment is designed to protect the worker from one or more risks that may threaten their safety or health in the performance of their tasks.

Definition and Regulatory Framework of PPE

According to Royal Decree 773/1997, PPE is "any equipment intended to be worn or held by the worker to protect them from one or more risks."

The regulations establish that collective protective measures should always take precedence over individual ones.

All personal safety equipment must bear the CE marking, which certifies that it meets the legal requirements to be marketed in the European Union.

Good PPE should provide maximum comfort, not restrict the worker's movements, be durable, and, if possible, have an attractive appearance.

Foot and Foot Protection Hands

Foot protection: Cleaning footwear is essential PPE.

It must be comfortable, securely fastened to the foot, and, above all, have a non-slip sole to prevent falls on wet or slippery surfaces.

Hand protection: Hands are constantly exposed to the risk of contact with chemicals, dirty clothing, or when cleaning toilets.

To protect them, protective creams and, primarily, gloves must be used.

Depending on the type of risk, gloves can be leather, disposable, chemical protection, synthetic, or technical.

Respiratory, Hearing, and Eye Protection

Respiratory protection: When using products that may release vapors or when performing tasks that generate dust, it is necessary to use appropriate masks and filters to protect the respiratory tract.

Hearing protection: The use of cleaning machinery such as industrial vacuum cleaners or polishers can generate high noise levels.

To avoid hearing damage, earplugs or earmuffs should be used.

Eye protection: When using chemicals, it is essential to wear protective goggles, either universal or panoramic, to protect the eyes from possible splashes.

Body, Head, Face and Fall Protection

Body protection: To protect clothing and skin from splashes or dirt, disposable clothing, aprons or protective coveralls can be used.

Head protection: If you are cleaning high areas, such as shelves or the tops of cupboards, where there is a risk of objects falling, protective helmets or caps should be worn.

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