Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:50:19 +0000 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:50:19 +0000 Safe Build Forum http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?forums/personal-protective-equipment-ppe-and-clothing.31/ Sun, 26 Jan 2025 08:50:30 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/ppe-inspection-and-maintenance.1647/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/ppe-inspection-and-maintenance.1647/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin good condition and performing regular checks is crucial. If equipment is in poor condition, the user will often choose not to wear it and they are then vulnerable. The best practice is to create a safety protocol that allows for regular equipment inspections. Conducting an annual survey of all your gear can help determine whether replacement is needed.

HOW OFTEN DOES PPE NEED TO...

PPE inspection and maintenance]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:23:16 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/happy-feet.1613/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/happy-feet.1613/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin We speak to Warren Bosse, marketing manager of personal protective equipment (PPE) provider Pienaar Bros, to gain further insight into the South African PPE footwear market and discover what considerations companies should take into account before they buy these products.

Pienaar Bros has been an industry presence in safety footwear since 1988, when the business was founded by Brian Pienaar.

How has PPE footwear changed during this time?

Technology has been the biggest...

Happy feet?]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:07:10 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/take-care-of-your-ppe-so-it-can-take-care-of-you.1587/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/take-care-of-your-ppe-so-it-can-take-care-of-you.1587/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin An arc flash can reach temperatures four times higher than the sun’s surface – vaporising metal, setting fires, and causing fatal burns. The right personal protective equipment (PPE) is paramount, but are you correctly taking care of it?

Extreme heat isn’t the only potential risk presented by arc flashes, as global protective clothing supplier Charnaud points out in Six Dangerous Results of an Arc Flash. “When arc flashes occur, an immense amount of energy is released. This...

Take care of your PPE, so it can take care of you]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:41:23 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/music-to-your-ear-plug-s.1586/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/music-to-your-ear-plug-s.1586/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin The first earplug patent dates back to 1864 – a time when most people believed that hearing loss could be prevented by developing a tolerance for loud noises. By the 1940s, earplugs made from tin, brass, wood, beeswax, and cotton wool were used. You don’t have to brass up your eardrums anymore, however, thanks to a cost-effective, recyclable, safe, and hygienic offering from PluXone.

In 2018, PluxOne – the first single material corded earplug – was launched. Developed by Nico Smit,...

Music to your ear(plug)s]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:00:10 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/keeping-workers-safe-and-cool.1570/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/keeping-workers-safe-and-cool.1570/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin The new V-Gard C1 hard hat from MSA safety addresses heat safety concerns by helping to keep workers up to 11 °c cooler.

In the past decade, the world has seen nine of its warmest years on record, according to the US National Centers for Environmental Information. Working outside in the heat can be gruelling, and even more so when it’s a bright and sunny day. To help keep workers safe – and cooler – when working in sunny conditions, MSA Safety, a global leader in the development of...

Keeping workers safe and cool]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2020 06:26:56 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/understanding-the-ffp2-dust-mask-vs-n95.1415/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/understanding-the-ffp2-dust-mask-vs-n95.1415/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin





Understanding the FFP2 Dust Mask vs N95

see attached document


source: Saiosh ebullitin 22 April 2020]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2018 06:20:07 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/between-a-rock-and-a-hard-hat.1298/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/between-a-rock-and-a-hard-hat.1298/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin Mistakes are often made when choosing safety helmets and their attachments. SHEQ MANAGEMENT takes a look at what to consider when purchasing safety helmets for specific applications.

It is estimated that 89 000 cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are reported in South Africa each year. While the majority of TBIs are a result of vehicle accidents and interpersonal violence, about 25 percent can be attributed to falls. International statistics suggest that ten percent of TBIs are...

Between a rock and a hard hat]]> Wed, 23 May 2018 07:38:37 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/a-barrier-against-workplace-skin-conditions.1283/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/a-barrier-against-workplace-skin-conditions.1283/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin Gloves In A Bottle lotion, from Medloyd Healthcare, offers all-in-one protection and care for dry skin like never before, explains director Rob Oosthuizen.

The rate at which the world has been industrialised over the past few decades has meant that employees involved in the manufacturing processes are continually exposed to moisture-depleting irritants. This has led to a drastic increase in adverse work-related skin conditions, which include dry, cracked, red, itchy and flaky skin....

A barrier against workplace skin conditions]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2018 13:18:54 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/taking-care-of-your-ppe.1266/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/taking-care-of-your-ppe.1266/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin
In the workplace, the employer is responsible for identifying and assessing potential risks. PPE is only one part of the solution. Christo Nel, director sales and marketing in Africa for Uvex, notes: “Safety managers are responsible for preventing potential risks to employees, and as a ‘last resort’ offer PPE to protect workers from any...

Taking care of your PPE]]> Tue, 06 May 2014 08:53:24 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/the-compulsory-wearing-of-safety-glasses-on-construction-sites.929/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/the-compulsory-wearing-of-safety-glasses-on-construction-sites.929/ invalid@example.com (Brian) Brian Is it common sense to enforce stupid rules.

A question asked on another forum.
Hi Guys-I am looking for a bit of input and advice -please - on several construction sites visited recently the wearing of safety glasses is mandatory. I understand the reasoning behind this rule.

But my question is -Is there any evidence that wearing of safety glasses for a 9 hour day (taking into account that some are really cheap) that to introduce a plastic lens in front of...

The Compulsory wearing of Safety glasses on construction sites.]]> 4 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 19:46:51 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/kidney-belts-for-forklift-drivers.817/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/kidney-belts-for-forklift-drivers.817/ invalid@example.com (Elize de Beer) Elize de Beer 3 Tue, 28 May 2013 12:19:11 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/personal-protective-equipment-ppe-in-construction.424/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/personal-protective-equipment-ppe-in-construction.424/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin
Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing or “PPE†refers to the equipment to wear on site that will protect and limit employee’s exposure to harmful hazards.
It is the Contractor’s responsibility to identify these safety hazards and thereafter make an attempt to remove the hazards, should it not be possible to remove the hazard then and only then workers' exposure to these hazards must be provided with suitable PPE.

All...

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Construction]]> 5 Tue, 28 May 2013 12:13:28 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/the-use-of-personal-safety-equipment-and-facilities-at-work-part-1.519/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/the-use-of-personal-safety-equipment-and-facilities-at-work-part-1.519/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin
In order to provide a safe and health work environment the employer or user of machinery...

The Use of Personal Safety Equipment and Facilities at Work ( Part 1)]]> 1 Tue, 28 May 2013 12:10:14 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/legal-requirements-personal-protective-euipment-ppe.10/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/legal-requirements-personal-protective-euipment-ppe.10/ invalid@example.com (Neels Nortje) Neels Nortje
For a quick legal check on the requirements related to PPE visited our blog at http://kznmba.blogspot.com or go directly to the topic in the blog by clicking on...

Legal Requirements - Personal Protective Euipment (PPE)]]> 3 Tue, 28 May 2013 12:06:08 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/making-it-personal.615/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/making-it-personal.615/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin
To read more on this interesting topic see attached article.

Source: www.sheqmanagement.com]]> 1 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:28:31 +0000 http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/the-use-of-personal-safety-equipment-and-facilities-at-work-part-2.520/ http://forum.safebuild.co.za/index.php?threads/the-use-of-personal-safety-equipment-and-facilities-at-work-part-2.520/ invalid@example.com (Neil Enslin) Neil Enslin
Two types of criteria need to be determined:

a. the degree of protection required, and
b.the appropriateness of the equipment to the situation (including the practicality of the equipment being used and kept in good repair).



The degree of protection and the design of PPE must be integrated because both affect its overall efficiency,...

The Use of Personal Safety Equipment and Facilities at Work ( Part 2)]]> 1