HexArmor Catalogue - Arm and Body

Hex Audit

Getting It Right Whether you’re experiencing injuries, trying to cut down on SKUs, or looking to start a new protection program, HexArmor ® can help. Choosing PPE isn’t easy. From complicated safety standards to the multitudes of PPE manufacturers, PPE is a complex purchase that can benefit from consulting a safety professional. HexArmor ® created the HexAudit as a standard procedure when working with customers to evaluate their safety needs. The HexAudit is a complimentary service that can be completed onsite by an OSHA 30 and QSSP Certified HexArmor ® Regional Manager by walking the facility and evaluating applications, hazards, and any PPE currently in use. A HexAudit document is then created which outlines the information gathered and PPE recommendations. HexAudits can be performed on small and large size companies and can be as formal or informal as the client prefers.

The Importance of a PPE Trial A PPE trial is the process of field-testing different models of PPE, either from a single source or several manufacturers, to identify the best protection for a particular job. When done correctly, the benefits of a PPE trial include: • Improved safety program and equipment and reduced rate of personal injuries • Increased awareness of safety issues among workers • Higher rates of compliance with safety PPE requirements • Reduction in costs related to personal protection, through increased efficiency and durability of PPE, or reduced insurance rates, medical costs, and workers’ comp claims Work conditions vary from one job to another. There is no way to tell how effective a particular product will be without testing it in the field to see how it holds up and protects against the actual hazards encountered in the workplace. Although a product may have tested well in laboratory settings and been granted a high cut rating, it may lack abrasion resistance and break down quickly in the field. If a product doesn’t offer the same level of protection at the end of the workday as it does at the beginning, then you need to consider another option. To ensure you avoid wasting time and energy on a poorly-run PPE trial, we have outlined a set of proven steps you can take in the PPE trial process. These tips and recommendations come from over a decade of experience working with large industrial companies.

For the full white paper, please contact your HexArmor ® rep, or visit https://www.hexarmor.com/trial-request

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