What is PPE?

Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, refers to items worn to minimise exposure to workplace hazards that can cause injuries or illness. This includes helmets, gloves, eye protection, respiratory devices, and more. PPE acts as the last line of defence when hazards cannot be eliminated or adequately controlled through other means.

What are the PPE at Work Regulations?

PPE is regulated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations. These regulations ensure that employers provide suitable PPE to protect workers from risks that cannot be avoided through other safety measures. Employers must assess hazards, supply appropriate PPE, and provide training on its correct use.

What PPE Should Employers Provide?

Employers are required to provide free PPE that is suitable, properly maintained, and effective in mitigating workplace risks. This could include:

• Head Protection: Helmets and bump caps to protect against falling objects or head injuries.
• Hand Protection: Gloves offering cut resistance, thermal protection, or chemical resistance, such as Wonder Grip® gloves.
• Eye Protection: Safety goggles or face shields for impact or splash hazards.
• Respiratory Protection: Dust masks or respirators for hazardous fumes or particulates.
• Hearing Protection: Ear defenders or plugs to safeguard workers from noise-induced hearing loss.
• High-Visibility Clothing: Hi-vis vests and jackets for areas with moving vehicles or low visibility.

What are Employees’ Responsibilities for PPE?

Employees have a duty to use PPE correctly and follow training provided by their employer. This includes:

• Wearing PPE consistently where required.
• Inspecting PPE for damage or wear before use.
• Reporting any defects to ensure timely replacements.

Our PPE Offering

At SafetyBuyer, we focus on delivering a core range of leading brands, ensuring safety, value, and compliance. Our offering includes:

• JSP Protection: A comprehensive range of head, eye, respiratory, and hearing protection solutions, ensuring complete coverage for a variety of workplace risks.
• Wonder Grip® Gloves: Exceptional hand protection for a range of tasks, from handling sharp materials to cold weather applications.
• Pulsar Hi-Vis Workwear: Comfortable and durable clothing designed to ensure visibility and safety.

We also offer branding services for many PPE items, allowing contractors to align their PPE with custom site boards, signage, site set up bundles and project branding. This professional, coordinated approach enhances contractor visibility and credibility across worksites.

Why Choose SafetyBuyer?

While our PPE range may be more focused than other retailers, it complements our broader offering of workplace health, safety, and facilities management solutions. We pride ourselves on delivering:

• Market-Leading Brands: Products from JSP, Wonder Grip®, Pulsar, and more.
• Expert Guidance: Friendly, professional advice to help you select the right solutions.
• Customisation Services: Tailored branding options to give your team and site a professional edge.

Let’s Get Started

Ready to enhance your workplace safety? Explore our PPE & Workwear below or contact us for tailored advice. Call us on 0800 043 0161 or email sales@safetybuyer.com - we’re here to help.