If you work with heavy machinery, hot objects or hazardous materials, you’re going to want to invest in some personal protection equipment (PPE). But what types of PPEs are right for your situation, and how can they help to prevent injury? We take a closer look at personal protective equipment and how they can prevent injuries in today’s blog.
Types of PPEs
Here’s a closer look at common forms of personal protective equipment that are used in many industries, and how they work to keep employees safe.
Steel Toe or Composite Boots – Work boots offer protection against heavy objects that may be dropped on the foot or toe, but that’s not all. Many work boots are also puncture proof, meaning nails and screws don’t pierce through the button and rupture the skin, and other types of shoes prevent against electrical shock. Find a boot that protects against the biggest risks on your job site.
Eyewear – Whether you’re welding metal or sanding wood, you’re going to want eye protection in place to keep shrapnel and debris out of your eyes. Basic eyewear can keep objects out of your eye, while others can stand up to a higher amount of force if you work at a job where small objects like metal or pebbles could shoot towards your face.
Gloves – Gloves are a must for anyone who works with hazardous materials or chemicals on a regular basis, but they also protect against heat burns. Be sure to inspect your gloves for holes or damage before every use to help prevent against injuries.
Ear Protection – Finally, one of the leading causes of injury in the workplace is hearing damage and hearing loss. This can occur as the result of an acute injury or being exposed to loud noises over the years. Ear protection can help to protect your ears, but loud noises can still take their toll. If you are experiencing a ringing sound or loss of hearing and you worked in a loud environment, reach out to a lawyer to learn about your compensation options.
Pursuing Compensation
PPEs are designed to protect us against injury, but they can’t stop all injuries from taking place. Regardless of whether you were as safe as possible, or you forgot to put your glasses on before a job, if you suffer an on the job injury, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
At Hey Workers, we’ve helped countless manual laborers secure compensation after an on the job injury. Even if you were partly at fault, you are entitled to compensation, so don’t just try to brush off the injury and get back to work. Injuries to your eyes, ears, hands and feet can have a significant impact on your ability to return to work, and they can even cause permanent damage. Make sure that you get the legal representation you deserve and the compensation you are owed. At Hey Workers, we’ll sit down with you, free of charge, and go over your compensation options and how we’ll work to maximize your claim award. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, don’t hesitate to reach out to our firm at (844) 439-9675.
