Personal Protective Equipment, better known as EPIare those working accessories or uniforms whose main function is to protect the user of the risks that their work may entail and that threaten their health and safety. These elements are of vital importance and in most cases they are required by law. 

At NELS we take care of facilitating the safety and well-being of the workforce is a multinational company dedicated to the design, manufacture and marketing of uniforms and protective clothing. 

What types of Personal Protective Equipment are there?

As indicated in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthThe personal protective equipment is as follows very varied and depend on the type of work to be carried out:

This equipment can be:

• For personal use or used by several workers (as long as the regulations allow it).

• Clothing, accessory or objects that are held with the hands.

• Full-body protectors, body armor Total Protectionor of specific parts, equipment of Partial Protectionsuch as eyes or feet.

They are classified as according to the part of the body for which they are intendedFor this reason, there are: Protective equipment for eyes, hands, feet, respiratory system, hearing or head protection. 

Why is Personal Protective Equipment so important?

We have already mentioned that Personal Protective Equipment serves to protect the integrity of the workerThe importance of these can be perceived in their own definition. It is important to emphasize that they are protected by law and that non-compliance leads to sanctions. 

Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention establishes the obligation to the employer to provide workers with the appropriate protective equipment for the performance of their tasks, provided that there are unavoidable risks. In other words, the responsibility falls on the employer who is the one who should be responsible for ensuring an enabling environment. To this end, the employer must be aware of the safety risks and the measures to be taken. 

It is also mandatory to frequently assess the state of of this Personal Protective Equipment. The regulation also establishes a update frequency of the equipment. 

One of the fundamental objectives of the entrepreneur must be to minimize the risk of the shares as much as possible employees. In addition to providing equipment, you must offer training sessions to provide the staff with the necessary knowledge for the correct use of this equipment and to guarantee training sessions. 

Sometimes choosing Personal Protective Equipment can be a complex task, that's why at NELS offers integral solutions for work uniforms and PPE. With our service of textile consulting We advise on the whole process of product creation, in addition we also advise on the we manage washing and maintenance of the employees' wardrobe. 

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