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HIGH VISIBILITY WORKWEAR

For use in situations of poor light, adverse weather conditions
For use when requiring highly conspicuous (i.e. easily seen/visible)

Hi-Vis Coat (for cold/adverse weather condition use)
BS EN 471 Specification for high-visibility warning clothing - Class 3
Require protection against weather hazards, e.g. waterproof, thermal protection

Hi-Vis Jacket (for general use)
BS EN 471 Specification for high-visibility warning clothing - Class 3

Hi-Vis Waistcoat (suitable for off-road & on-road use)
BS EN 471 Specification for high-visibility warning clothing - Class 2

Hi-Vis Orange Jacket (suitable for railway use)
BS EN 471 Specification for high-visibility warning clothing - Class 3
Require protection against weather hazards, e.g. waterproof, thermal protection

FOOT PROTECTION

For use on-site as appropriate to the hazards faced

Safety Shoes/Boots
BS EN 345 Specification for safety footwear for professional use

Where applicable, ladies safety footwear to additionally comply with BS 4972 Specifications for women’s protective footwear.

Require steel toecaps to 200 joules protection, oil resistance and anti-static features.
Where shoes/boots are required for specific tasks, such as rigger boots, a separate risk assessment should be undertaken to ensure selected footwear addresses any risks faced.

Wellington Boots
BS EN 345 Specification for safety footwear for professional use
Require steel toecaps to 200 joules protection, water repellent and anti-static features.

EYE PROTECTION

For use when using work equipment for cutting, grinding or finishing purposes

Safety Goggles
BS EN 166 Personal eye protection: Specifications
Require protection against chemical, splash, dust, gas and molten metal

Face Screen/Shield
BS EN 166 Personal eye protection: Specifications
Require protection against chemical, splash, dust, gas and molten metal. If used with safety helmet must be compatible.

HEARING PROTECTION

For use when exposed to high noise levels
For use when working with noisy work equipment, such as a grinder

Ear Muffs
BS EN 352-1 Hearing protector requirements and testing

Ear Muffs/Defenders (worn with safety helmet)
BS EN 352-3 Hearing protector requirements and testing

Ear Plugs
BS EN 352-1 Hearing protector requirements and testing

HAND PROTECTION

For use in various situations to protect the hands from identified hazards

All gloves to comply with BS EN 420 General requirements for gloves

Gloves for protection against mechanical hazards (for UBR 2nd level protection)
BS EN 388 Protective gloves against mechanical risks

Require sufficient protection against abrasion, blade cut, tear, puncture hazards (to minimum of CE 4242 standard). Similar standard gauntlets may be provided for door opening UBRs.

Anti Syringe Glove/Gauntlet (not for general issue - available for UBR 1st level protection)
BS EN 388 Protective gloves against mechanical risks

Require heavy-duty mechanical protection against hazards such as hypodermic needles, glass and razor blades (To CE 4544 standard).

Rigger/General Use Gloves (for general use)
BS EN 388 Protective gloves against mechanical risks

Require sufficient protection against abrasion, blade cut, tear, puncture hazards (to minimum of CE 4121 standard). Where tasks have specific hazards outside this standard then specific gloves to address those risks required, including thermal protection if required to work outside in cold weather conditions.

Disposable Gloves
BS EN 374 Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms

HEAD PROTECTION

For use in situations where hazards include striking head against fixed objects or being struck by either moving objects at head height or falling objects from above
For use whenever on construction sites or places with difficult, low or awkward access arrangements
Should be replaced at least every five years regardless of condition

Safety Helmet with chin strap (also refer to eye protection and hearing protection)
BS EN 397 Industrial safety helmets - specification for construction and performance

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

For use when working in situations where toxic dust, fibres, water based mists of solid or liquid aerosols, or oil based particulates
For use when work involves wood dust, metallic dust/fumes (welding/soldering), brick dust, grinding or buffing

Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirators (Facemasks)
BS EN 149 Standards for disposable filtering facepiece respirators for particulates only

A suitable respirator must be used based on the risks involved in the activities carried out.

WEATHERWEAR

For use to provide warmth and comfort in foul weather conditions

Weather Protection Jacket
BS EN 340 General requirements for protective clothing
Require waterproof, thermal and breathable properties.

Over Trousers
BS EN 340 General requirements for protective clothing
Require waterproof and breathable properties.

MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Cotton Boilersuit or Limited Life Coverall (Disposable Boiler Suit)
BS EN 340 General requirements for protective clothing
Required to act as a barrier for the body and clothing against general oils, liquids, fluids, mud and dusts.

Barrier Creams Against UV Radiation
Required to protect from the Sun’s harmful UV radiation where staff work outside for prolonged periods of exposure, particularly during the warm seasons. High protection barrier cream to be provided as and when required.

General Purpose Barrier Creams
Required to protect against general irritants such as oils, dust, grime, grease and solvents.
Suitable for use all over the body, such as face, hands and forearms.