Types of safety equipment used to prevent accident injuries and losses

You need safety in whatever you do in your home or office, commercial establishment or industries. Safety equipment is used for protecting people involved in hazardous operations and also less hazardous operations because taking precautions will avert major tragedies. Safety equipment Abu Dhabi will include the following categories of equipment and accessories:

• Gloves
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Hand protection
• Head protection
• Foot protection
• Safety gloves
• Safety shoes
• PPE gear
• Fall protection
• Hardhats/ helmets
• Face Safety shields
• Safety vests/clothing

The above said categories help protect workers from getting injured to owing a variety of incidents. Using the above said safety equipment will help workers perform their duties safely and confidently. Wearing safety gear helps workers to gain in confidence and work without thinking about possible workplace dangers. Workers employed in mines, heavy engineering, construction, public works, oil and gas industries are always in danger of getting hurt by accidental falls of heavy materials from above, and hurting hands handling rough materials. Safety equipment like face mask, goggles, and ear plugs save workers in welding operations, dust and debris generated from environment pollution.  Hard hats, helmets, fluorescent vests, hand gloves, and steel toed shoes save workers from fall, burn and workplace machinery.   

Marine industry needs considerable safety measures because it is different from regular industries as it involves passengers and cargo movement activities in sea waters. Things could get worse if proper safety equipment is not provided in a vessel to protect crew and passengers. The Marine Equipment Abu Dhabi will require the following safety equipment and tools for protection from maritime related dangers:

• Rescue equipment
• Life jacket
• Life rafts/boats
• First aid kit
• Goggles
• Helmets/hardhats
• Flares
• Ear protection
• Immersion suits
• Waterproof torch
• Respiratory equipment
• Ladders

Marine industry requires the above equipment for the safety of crew and deckhands and also protect on deck infrastructure and machinery. It is important to find an authentic marine safety equipment supplier. 

What are the possible risks involved in Marine vessels?

 Since marine industry is sea based risks originating from force of nature is very much a possibility. During foul weather, high winds, hurricanes and high tides deck hands can be subjected to fall or slip accidents. They need proper protection against turbulent sea waters, wet deck and handling equipment with bare hands. Immersion suites, waterproof torch, hand gloves, goggles, and slip-proof shoes are required.  The crew will also require respiratory equipment, lift boats or rafts, and lift vests in case of the vessel sinking. Engine failures, fire, loss of steerage, collision, oil spills etc are some of the extreme reasons a vessel and the crew can come under life threatening situations. It is possible to avert such dangers by using the above mentioned safety equipment of high quality and complying to the safety standards imposed by the marine safety bodies.

A slipper deck can cause bodily injuries to crew and an accidental fire or engine failure will require proper fire extinguishers to put out fire and significantly save lives. A marine vessel would also need well cleaned and maintained deck so no slip accidents occur during operations. You will need proper deck scrubbing and cleaning tools like rotary wire brushes and the required cleaning agents. Only by procuring proper and approved cleaning equipment and cleaning agents can save the deck from becoming slippery and protect the ship and crew working in the vessel.

Multipurpose ladders for multi-functions

Ladder is another safety and maintenance accessory that come very handy in marine industry as well as other industries where heights need to be accessed easily. Whether it is replacing a light bulb or painting the upper edges of a wall you will need Multi Purpose Ladder Abu Dhabi, as it is versatile in providing operation comfort according to situations. The ladder is also a combination ladder capable of working as a single or extension leader besides being used as a stepladder.  These are handy ladders made of light metals and providing functionalities according to situations. Buying safety equipment for marine and other industrial safety is mandatory and as a member of the above industries it is important for you to buy the best safety equipment from a trusted source such as EXCEL TRADING L.L.C - OPC Online Store, Abu Dhabi, UAE and you can contact them on phone number +971503838194 to get free quotes.