Work safely
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Protection from injuries
Why is protective equipment important?
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is important for your safety and health at work. It protects you from injuries and helps you stay healthy.
Follow the rules
In many jobs you must wear PPE. This helps you follow the safety rules and stay safe.
Protection from injuries
PPE protects you from injuries, for example from falling objects or sharp tools.
Safety when working with dangerous substances
If you work with dangerous substances, PPE protects your skin and eyes.
Protection from weather
Protective clothing keeps you warm when it is cold. It also protects you from rain.
Better visibility
Bright colors and reflective materials help people see you well. This is very important when it is dark or when you work in dangerous places, so other people or vehicles can see you.
Protect your health
PPE can protect your health, for example from dust or loud noise.
Avoid accidents
When you wear the right equipment, you can avoid many accidents.
Your equipment for
Working with plant protection products
Plant protection products can make you sick. Only trained people are allowed to work with them.
If you are not trained, you must not use plant protection products.
Every product must have a safety data sheet. This sheet tells you which protective clothing you must wear.
Your supervisor or employer must explain the dangers and give you the protective equipment.
Protective equipment for plant protection work:
- Protective gloves for plant protection
- Protective suit
- Sleeve apron
- Respiratory protection (mask)
- Eye protection or face protection
- Rubber boots
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