Start from the risk assessment, because protection is hazard-specific and a rating for one does nothing for another. Eye protection rated for impact is not rated for chemical splash. A cut-resistant glove offers no heat protection. Fit is part of the specification rather than a comfort question, since loose PPE near machinery introduces its own hazard. See work gloves, hi vis vests and hard hats.

High visibility vest and orange hard hat displayed at an organised warehouse safety gear station.

Work Protective Gear

Shop work protective gear for PPE, safety clothing, gloves, masks, eye protection and worksites.