PPE buying guides
The questions we get asked on the phone, answered properly. No jargon left undefined, no padding before the answer, and the answer itself in the first paragraph of every guide.
Hi-vis classes explained: EN ISO 20471 Class 1, 2 and 3
What the three classes of hi-vis measure, how they differ in material area, and how to check the right one for your site.
EN 388 glove ratings explained
The four numbers, the cut letter and the P mark on a work glove, and what the standard leaves out.
FFP2 vs FFP3 masks: EN 149 basics
The three FFP classes, the NR and R marks, and why fit and risk assessment matter more than the number alone.
Choosing safety eyewear: EN 166 markings explained
The impact letters, the field of use digits and the lens marks on safety eyewear, and when goggles are the better choice.
Bump cap or hard hat: which do you need?
What a bump cap protects against, what a hard hat protects against, and how to choose between EN 812 and EN 397.
Arc flash PPE: what the ratings mean
Arc classes, energy ratings in cal/cm2 and how to compare arc flash PPE against your risk assessment.
Choosing work gloves by task
Which glove standard covers which hazard, how to size gloves and a simple way to pick one for the task.
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