On construction sites and in workplaces, there is a specific fashion or, if you prefer, a dress code. Here, too, the latest trends count, but they are determined by safety and practicality standards, not appearance. What to wear for protection this season? Check it out – it pays to be up to date!
Work clothes
What to wear to be visible, safe and weatherproof, while also being comfortable and having somewhere to stash your most handy tools? We've got some ideas!
Warning jacket
We start our fashion show with a high-visibility jacket . Made of polyurethane-coated polyester, it protects against wind and precipitation, and also ensures visibility thanks to its fluorescent color and reflective stripes on the body and sleeves. A full range of sizes is available.
Work dungarees
The main feature of workwear is its focus on practicality. Polyester and cotton M2 work dungarees have eight pockets (including one tailored at an angle of... well, measuring tape) and elastic suspenders with adjustment . They are durable and comfortable, and we dare say that for an installer they are as essential a tool as keys and screwdrivers.
Work T-shirt
A special work T-shirt? And how is such a T-shirt different from a regular one, with your favorite graphic motif on the chest? It is made of a heavyweight cotton jersey mesh, which means it is not afraid of any work. Although with short sleeves its OHS value is practically non-existent, but that is not the point - under durable protective clothing you also need to wear a breathable undershirt , so as not to wear, for example, a jacket on your bare body.
Cut-resistant protective gloves
Protective gloves play more roles than you might expect. They not only protect your hands from contamination, but also from chemicals or mechanical injuries . These gloves are particularly resistant to cuts, so they are ideal for the hands (or rather the hands) of anyone who cuts something at work, such as a floor heating system installer or a tiler. The appropriate grip is provided by a coating of adhesive polyurethane.
Adhesive protective gloves
Sometimes protection against hand dirt and proper grip is all we expect and require from protective gloves. This model provides just that. And not much more, but sometimes that's exactly what's needed. And we like products that give the buyer simply what they pay for .
Safety work shoes
Work clothing is not complete without safety shoes with reinforced toes. Unfortunately, on a construction site or in a production plant, things fall, and the specifics of these places mean that these things are not light. To avoid bruises and other injuries to the feet, especially toes, this type of footwear has a composite construction that protects against accidents resulting from the inexorable action of gravity.
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Head protection - construction helmet, ear muffs, safety glasses
Head protection, eye protection and hearing protection are key when it comes to health and safety. Below we present a selection of absolutely basic personal protective equipment for the "cognitive and decision-making center".
Construction safety helmet
Sometimes it is enough for work clothes to be comfortable and practical. Other times we expect them to also provide visibility. However, there are situations when they must also guarantee safety at work, and this is where the construction helmet (popularly called a hard hat) comes in, all in... blue. It is made of HDPE (high density polyethylene), has smooth size adjustment (head circumference 53-63 cm) and is resistant to UV radiation . What more could you want?
Noise-cancelling earmuffs
If you want something more, maybe earmuffs to complete the set? The most important parameters for such a product, the degree of attenuation, is an average of 23 dB (from 17 dB for low frequencies to ). Others include polystyrene cups, an ABS headband with height adjustment and low-pressure cushions , thanks to which the earmuffs can be worn for a long time without feeling tight.
Earplugs (ear plugs)
For more occasional use, soft, foam earplugs are sufficient. Thanks to their in-ear application, they are characterized by an even higher degree of noise reduction than earmuffs – as much as 37 dB. Due to their disposable nature, they are well suited, for example, for people visiting a given workplace or construction site once. The package contains 10 pairs, so it can be used to serve a small group.
UV protective glasses
Protect your eyes from UV radiation without darkening your vision? This is possible with protective glasses with a UV 400 filter and clear lenses. Although it is difficult to talk about lenses here, because they are one-piece and made entirely of polycarbonate . The wide temples are equipped with ventilation and holes for attaching a string, thanks to which you can hang them around your neck after taking them off, especially since folding them and putting them in a pocket is not an option.
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Are you building? Installing? Renovating? Manufacturing? At the Onninen wholesaler, you can not only buy equipment for installation, tools and accessories that will help you do this job quickly and efficiently , but also safe, practical and comfortable "service attire". We invite you!