Best Practices for Purchasing PPE Like a Pro

PPE (personal protective equipment) is essential for creating a safe environment, but it can be intimidating to find exactly what you are looking for.  Moreover, PPE is a long-term investment, both in terms of cost and the amount of time you will spend wearing it.  To help simplify the process of finding PPE, we have compiled a list of tips to consider:

Hazards

Firstly, it is important to know what potential hazards are involved in your work.  This will inform you as to which PPE you need to prioritize for your specific safety requirements.  When considering hazards, it is also to consider if you have any recent injuries that need to be taken into consideration.

Quality

Although there is a time for saving money, buying PPE is not it.  Ensuring that you have high-quality, certified equipment will not only make wearing it easier, but it will also make it more likely to last longer.  Although a higher up-front cost, this will definitely save you money in the long run when you do not need to invest in new equipment as soon.

Comfort

Although safety is always the number one priority, finding comfortable gear is a close second.  Because PPE is something that will be worn for long periods of time, having something designed for your needs is your best bet.  

Buying good quality is a good starting point when it comes to comfort, but there are also other factors to consider.  For example, women often struggle to find PPE that is designed for them, which is not only annoying but is also a safety risk.  As such, Brasco Safety Inc. is dedicated to providing quality, comfortable protective equipment designed specifically for women.

It is also worth considering the conditions you will find yourself in, and how this should inform your choices of what you wear. Working in extremely hot or cold conditions may require different PPE.

Check out our wide variety of PPE products or contact us for help finding high-quality, long lasting, comfortable PPE that is suited to you and your work. To learn more about PPE and safety in the workplace, as well as various other related topics, check out our blog!