Personal protective equipment

How to choose your protective equipment?

In the workplace, employee safety is a primary concern. Among the preventive measures implemented by employers, personal protective equipment (PPE) plays a vital role . These devices, designed to be worn or held by workers, aim to protect them from occupational hazards that may threaten their health and safety. Whether against mechanical, chemical, biological hazards, or even exposure to noise and radiation, PPE represents a crucial barrier between employees and the threats they may face.

The selection and proper use of PPE requires careful consideration, guided by a rigorous workplace risk analysis. Beyond legal obligations, employers must ensure that the equipment selected provides adequate protection, while taking into account employees' comfort and operational constraints. Only a concerted approach, involving workers, will ensure the effectiveness and acceptance of PPE within the company. Voussert can assist you in this process, whether for short-term use or longer-term protective equipment such as safety shoes.

PPE necessary for working in complete safety and comfort

In recent years, work clothing, safety shoes and, more broadly, protective equipment have evolved towards greater safety but above all greater comfort for the user.
Indeed, ergonomics and well-being at work are now at the heart of companies' concerns.
A team that feels good in its shoes and clothes will always be more efficient in its missions.

Upower the benchmark in safety footwear with Infinergy from BASF

Upower is a manufacturer of the most innovative safety shoes and workwear. By using technologies such as Save flex plus, which is an exclusive metal-free anti-perforation sole that, in addition to being lighter, remains very flexible and therefore more comfortable. A real asset with compliance with the NORM 1100N anti-perforation standard;
The Stress out system is an innovative tongue that also prevents unpleasant rubbing of the tongue when walking thanks to ergonomic padding.
The safety toe cap remains a strategic point in a safety shoe. Upower has developed Airtoe technology with a worldwide patent. This technology meets the strictest safety requirements and standards. Airtoe toe caps are available in 3 versions : composite 50 g , aluminum 54 g, composite 200 joules 60 g. By comparison, a steel toe cap weighs 93 grams . This provides a lighter shoe.