Health & Safety
- Safety helmets should be stored away from direct sunlight or
ultraviolet radiation. This means they should be stored in a
sealed box prior to distribution to contractors or employee's.
Furthermore storage of a safety helmets on the rear parcel shelves
of a vehicles or any direct sunlight (when not in use) should be
avoided.
- Any helmet, which is subjected to a hard shock (i.e. being
dropped onto the ground) or has abrasions to the surface, should
be replaced immediately.
- The two clocks on the inside the peak of a safety helmet
indicate the year and month of manufacture, however this does not
indicate sell by or use by date's as helmets stored under ideal
conditions may be stored for up to 5 years.
Dust, mists and fumes
P1 or FFP1 |
Protection against solid particulates of
no toxic material |
P2(S) or FFP2(S) |
Protection against solid particulates of
fine toxic dust, fumes and water based mists. |
P2(SL) or FFP2(SL) |
Protection against solid particulates of
fine toxic dust, fumes, Water based and non-water based
mists. |
P3(S) or FFP3(S) |
Protection against Dust, water based
mists and fumes. |
P3(SL) or FFP3(SL) |
Protection against all dust, mists and
fumes. | Gas and vapours
A (Brown) |
Organic gases and vapours |
B (Grey) |
Inorganic gases and vapours |
E (Yellow) |
Acid Gases |
K (Green) |
Ammonia |
ABEK |
Multi purpose combination
filter |
Hearing ProtectionIf the daily noise exposure is over 85db(A) the wearing of ear
defenders should be made compulsory.
Safety Protective Footwear
The Health & Safety at work Act specifies that every employer
shall ensure that suitable protective equipment is supplied where
employee's are exposed to a risk to their health & safety whilst
at work except where and to the extent that such a risk has been
adequately controlled by other means which are equally or more
affective. These Hazards include: -
- Crushing caused by heavy objects falling onto part or all of
the foot.
- Foot penetration by due to standing or walking onto sharp
objects.
- Contact with irritants or corrosive chemicals.
The
information given in this section is the interpretation of the
publisher and should be used for guidance only. For specific
information regarding any subjects covered please e-mail sales@alpinesafety.co.uk
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