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For more than 45 years, Delta Plus designs, standardises, manufactures, and distributes globally a full set of solutions in personal and collective protective equipment (PPE) to protect professional at work.
PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment. If there was only one acronym for professionals to remember, that would be it. Delta Plus introduces you to these essential devices for worker safety.
PEE: definition and functions
PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment. If there was only one acronym for professionals to remember, that would be it. Delta Plus introduces you to these essential devices for worker safety.
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PEE: definition and functions
Update06.11.24
What is PPE at work?
PPE, which stands for Personal Protective Equipment, includes all devices designed to protect workers against occupational hazards at their workstations.
According to the French Labour Code, ‘PPE is a device or means intended to be worn or held by a person in order to protect them against one or more dangers likely to threaten their health and safety’.
Personal protective equipment protects workers from threats related to their activity, such as : - physical impacts - noise - falls - chemical, biological, thermal - and electrical risks.
The main objective of PPE is to reduce exposure to these hazards or to block their effects in order to minimise the consequences for the worker's health. To this end, each solution must be carefully chosen according to the risks assessed in the workplace.
In certain sectors, such as agriculture, construction, the food industry or petrochemicals, employers are obliged to provide their employees with PPE. They must also ensure that they are properly used and maintained.
In some cases, PPE is part of the day-to-day working clothes of certain operators, so in addition to reliability and performance, comfort is an essential criterion. As a result, PPE is a demanding piece of equipment, which has to comply with numerous standards and often requires the use of technical and innovative materials.
EPI - EPC: what's the difference?
Unlike Collective Protection Equipment (also known as Collective Protection Systems), which acts directly on the source of the danger (such as fall protection grids or guard rails) and covers all employees, PPE is intended for a single person. The two types of equipment - EPC and EPI - complement each other when it comes to making a workstation or task in a working environment safer.
Safety at work: list of PPE and protection offered
There are several types of personal protective equipment, depending on the part of the body they are designed to protect. There are five main types:
PPE for the head
Safety helmets are the first type of PPE to come to mind when it comes to protecting the head from shocks, falling objects or impacts during work. But PPE for the head also includes hearing protection, such as earmuffs or earplugs, which are essential for workers exposed to high noise levels. Eye protection protects workers‘ eyes from splashes, dust or radiation, while respiratory protection masks keep out toxic particles and fumes.
PPE for the body
Jackets, waistcoats, trousers, overalls, aprons... These protective garments are designed to cope with different types of hazard: splashes, flames, electrocution, cold or heat, etc. Some are fitted with reflective strips and made from brightly coloured fabrics to ensure that workers are clearly visible on site. More and more personal protective equipment is made from breathable materials to improve the wearer's comfort.
PPE for the feet
Safety footwear, often reinforced with steel or composite toecaps, protects the feet from impacts and punctures. They are used in a wide range of sectors, from construction and handling to the agri-food industry. They can be fitted with non-slip soles and made from chemical-resistant materials. Waterproof boots protect workers from splashes, while socks are essential in cold environments.
PPE for the hands
Protective gloves are made from a range of materials adapted to the mechanical (cuts, abrasions, impacts), thermal (heat, cold) or chemical (corrosive substances) risks involved. The challenge is to combine optimum effectiveness with maintaining the worker's dexterity. To achieve this, manufacturers are working on gauge, fibre and coating.
Fall arrest PPE
Lanyards and harnesses are part of everyday life for workers on scaffolding, roofs, wind turbines and pylons. Falls from great heights represent a major risk for them. These fall arrest systems must therefore comply with a strict standard. Training in their correct use is also essential to guarantee user safety. This personal fall arrest equipment is designed to be attached to permanent fall arrest systems, such as cable or rail lifelines.
Are you looking for reliable PPE to protect your teams? Delta Plus has been manufacturing and marketing individual and collective protection solutions for professionals since 1977. Discover our complete PPE range and benefit from personalised advice to help you purchase PPE tailored to your employees' needs.
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