Protect your workplace. Don’t just secure it.
Workplaces protect people – when they are correctly equipped. This doesn’t refer to individual measures, but rather to the right interplay between good organisation, clear structures and the right personal protective equipment.
Wherever people take hold of things, spend time standing and do their work on an everyday basis, you’ll soon find out what functions – and what causes trouble. Well thought-out solutions are what make the difference: they reduce the risks, take the strain out of everyday activities and ensure that work proceeds safely and reliably.
Straight to the right topic: Products, tips and useful things to know about the workplace and PPE.
Ladders and steps
Stability yields safety – and safety ensures peace of mind in everyday work. A safe workplace isn’t the exception to the rule – it’s something you should be able to take for granted. Our flooring and access solutions ensure that all movements are safe and that there aren’t any risks to begin with. When you have a secure footing, you can concentrate on the essentials: the work itself. After all, good occupational safety isn’t something you notice – you only notice its absence.
Product Guide: 15 tips for the safe use of ladders.
Self-check: Working safely at heights
- Are ladders and steps suitable for the planned working height and workload?
- Are all ladders stable, anti-slip and set up on level ground?
- Are ladders checked regularly for damage and wear?
- Are lean to ladders set up at the correct angle (approx. 65 – 75°)?
- Are working platforms and steps equipped with anti-slip steps?
Are you unsure about any one of these points?
Then keep reading to find out what will ensure you have a secure footing.
Containing hazards: safety vacuum cleaners and ESD protection
Hazards that aren’t visible – such as dust, sparks, and electrostatic charges – cause disruptions during everyday work. Our safety vacuum cleaners and ESD products ensure that there aren’t any risks like this in the first place. Clean, protected, free of problems – so that you can concentrate on the essentials: your work.
Protecting ESD products
Compact, practical know-how about ESD protection
Removal of dust
10 rules for dust-free workplaces
Self-check: Keeping hazards under control
- Are there measures to prevent hazards due to sources of dust and particles, such as a safety vacuum cleaner or extraction system?
- Do filter and extraction systems function reliably – including any areas that are difficult to access?
- Are ESD areas, mats and discharge equipment installed and used correctly?
- Are work areas clean and free of residues that increase the risk of fire or malfunctions?
- Do employees know how to use vacuum cleaners, extraction units and ESD devices correctly?
Were you unable to put a tick next to any of these points ?
Then now is the right time to review your safety and protection concepts.
PPE for eyes, ears, airways and hands, first aid
PPE is only effective if it fits properly, is kept available and is used consistently – and is tailored to the respective work, environment and hazards. After all, protection starts directly where equipment is worn for everyday work: on people.
CE marking for PPE – a guide and checklist
PPE categories I, II, III
Storing and caring for PPE correctly
FAQ: Questions based on practice
Using protective masks correctly at work
Decision-making aid: Which protective mask?
Self-check: Personal protective equipment
- Has appropriate PPE been defined for eyes, ears, airways and hands for all work activities?
- Is PPE worn regularly – and not just “when necessary”?
- Is protective equipment free of damage, clean and ready for immediate use?
- Are the sizes and models provided suitable for all employees and tasks?
- Are PPE products checked regularly and replaced when necessary?
Did you answer no to any of these points?
Then it’s worth taking a closer look at suitable PPE solutions.
Even the best PPE can’t provide protection from everything. If something does actually happen, every second counts. Well organised first aid makes all the difference.
Read our guide, “8 questions on first aid at the company” to find out what’s important in the workplace, which legal requirements apply, and what you’ll need.
