9 Tips for Encouraging PPE Compliance PPE Suppliers
Personal Protective Equipment is the key to protecting civilians and front-line workers from injuries and contagions. But what is the point of masks if employees do not wash them daily or wear them properly; and what is the point of placing disinfectant and gloves throughout the office if no one uses them? PPE is only effective when workers use them properly.
At Top 2 Toe, we are one of the leading PPE suppliers in Pretoria and Johannesburg. Staying ahead of all the latest safety clothing trends, equipment technologies, and health and safety regulations, as suppliers, we recognise that the best way to prevent costly injuries is to promote safe work practices, provide the necessary safety gear, and do everything required to promote wearer compliance. As the last line of defence against risks, here are nine excellent tips for encouraging PPE compliance in your workplace:
- Do a complete survey and assessment of workplace hazards
- Understand the steps in selecting the appropriate personal protective equipment
- Discuss PPE requirements with employees and get their feedback
- Design a programme and a safety audit checklist
- Establish policies requiring the use of assigned safety clothing and equipment
- Ensure employees are aware of the rules and consequences of noncompliance
- Train employees on the proper use of the protective equipment
- Place signs throughout the workplace that explain how to wear or use the equipment
- Perform regular maintenance inspections
Personal protective equipment prevents injuries and saves lives, and whether you are a small business with several employees or a large manufacturing factory with several hundred employees, it is your responsibility to protect your workers from the risks.
Mask-Up and Suit-Up with Top 2 Toe
At Top 2 Toe, we as suppliers take occupational health and safety seriously – and so should you. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, not only does non-compliance lead to hefty fines, but it can also lead to liquidation. Addressing electrical, heat, chemical, biohazard, and airborne matter, we carry every clothing article or piece of equipment required to keep your employees and business safe – and at affordable prices too.
In such a turbulent economy, it is vital to protect your investment from fines and lawsuits. Mask-up and suit-up with Top 2 Toe. Getting your employees to wear the best quality, safety protection from the right PPE suppliers can make all the difference. Not only will you enable a more productive workforce – increasing sales and profit – but you will be investing in a better, safer South Africa.