Northrock PPE Catalogue - USA Edition

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EXTREME HOT WEATHER The harmful effects of the sun seriously compromise workers’ health. Heat related fatigue and illness cost employers serious time and money. The Portwest design team have developed innovative cooling products that keep workers cool and protected from extreme heat and sun exposure.

SLIPPERY SURFACES From heavy manufacturing to the pharmaceutical sector slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of workplace injury. The provision of slip resistant footwear and safety mats is key to protecting workers from this hazard.

CUT Cut injury is one of the most frequent types of accidents reported in working environments. Portwest has a range of garments and hand protection to safeguard against the risk of cuts and lacerations.

IMPACT Head, hand or foot, impact is a serious workplace hazard. Portwest’s team of experts utilize the latest research in materials technology to offer protective equipment that absorbs the maximum amount of force from impacts.

NUCLEAR PARTICLE Radioactive contamination is a real risk for workers in many industries. Garments that help prevent contamination to skin and hair are a must for workers potentially exposed to this type of hazard.

EYE INJURY Every day workers across the globe lose valuable working hours or suffer potentially life changing injuries due to eye accidents. Portwest eye protection range offers 50 innovative products that provide powerful optical protection against workplace hazards.

NOISE LEVELS Frequent exposure to loud noise is one of the most common work place hazards. Exposure to loud noise can kill the nerve endings in the inner ear and over time the result can be permanent hearing loss that cannot be corrected.

RESPIRATORY DANGERS Respiratory protective equipment is used to protect the individual wearer against inhalation of hazardous substances in workplace air. At worst these hazards may cause cancer, lung impairment, diseases, or death.

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