Disposable Gloves: The Ultimate Guide
Disposable gloves are one of the most versatile types of work gloves. Used in a wide range of industries, ranging from healthcare, to catering, mechanics and much more, they're also a household essential for many DIY'ers or hobbyists. An essential part of many business' and corporations essential PPE wear, thousands of pairs are used across the country on a daily basis. In fact, their use is so varied that we even dedicated a blog post to some of the more unusual uses we've uncovered for disposable gloves - which makes for quite an interesting read! Whether you're about to place your...
The Ultimate Guide to Safety Footwear
When it comes to purchasing safety footwear, whether you're buying your first pair of work boots or you're looking to upgrade to something new, you might feel a bit overwhelmed at the selection available. Should you opt for high safety boots, or lower safety shoes, or what about safety trainers? Do you need waterproof safety boots, or will plain leather boots do the job? Understanding exactly where you'll be wearing your boots, and what work you'll be doing in them is the first step to whittling down your options. Read our helpful guide to safety footwear, as well as some of...
The Best Disposable Gloves for Sensitive Skin
Whether your job requires you to wear disposable gloves, you're wearing them for a hobby or just to keep germs at bay, it can be tricky finding the right pair if you suffer with sensitive skin. Wearing the wrong disposable gloves can lead to irritation, discomfort and even allergies. So it's important to do your research and get it right. Luckily for you, we've rounded up everything you need to know about the best disposable gloves for sensitive skin. Let's take a look at the best options! Why Choose Non-Latex Gloves? When choosing disposable gloves for sensitive skin, non-latex gloves tend to be...
Bump Caps vs Hard Hats: The Ultimate Guide
Your guide to choosing the right head protection for you and your employees. Protecting your head at work is one of the most important and essential steps you can take when it comes to wearing PPE. But when it comes to deciding between wearing bump caps vs hard hats, there's a lot to take into consideration to ensure you get it right. Did you know that over 1,000 workers die every year from injuries sustained at work? You just can't afford to get it wrong when it comes to PPE. Essentially, bump caps are designed to protect you from small knocks against...
How to Care for Your Reusable Face Masks
Since face coverings were made compulsory for wear on public transport, as well as in shops and other close-contact environments in the UK, the demand for them has soared. Most of us have opted for reusable face masks, as not only are they more environmentally friendly but they’re often more comfortable and stylish too! They’ve quickly become the new essential that none of us can leave the house without - although most of us have forgotten at least once! But how often have you actually washed your reusable mask? If you’re passionate about wearing your reusable mask to keep the germs at...
Your Guide to Ear Protection at Work
Personal protective equipment for the workplace covers many aspects of protecting your health and safety, but none is overlooked quite as much as protecting your hearing. It’s estimated that an incredible 1 million employees in the UK alone are putting their hearing at risk in the workplace every single day. Prolonged exposure to dangerous volumes of noise over a period of time can lead to tinnitus or complete or partial loss of hearing. If you’re concerned about the risk noise poses for yourself or your employees, then check out our thorough guide on ear protection & PPE at work below. We’ll...
Your Guide to Eye Protection at Work
Over 2,000 people injure their eyes at work every single day. Protecting our eye sight is one of the most, if not THE most important precaution we can take when it comes to PPE. Without our eye sight, we’d be unable to carry out the majority of tasks our job roles require, let alone the impact it would have on our day to day lives. Which is why we’re so passionate about making sure eye protection at work is not a subject taken lightly. Explore our complete guide to eye protection at work. When should you be using eye protection? The first step...
