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Basic hygiene measures at the workplace
Access to adequate basic hygiene facilities is, according to current health and safety regulations, an obligation in every workplace, office, store, factory or school. Every employer, regardless of the nature of his company's activities and the type of duties performed by his employees, should ensure that they have access to hygiene measures and sanitary and hygienic facilities that provide access to clean and safe working conditions
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Advertising clothing for the company - does every company need it?
The use of promotional apparel by companies in promoting its services and products is definitely one of the more effective and efficient marketing tools of modern business. Placing a company's logo on the blouses, shirts or caps worn by its employees is not only a way to make those who use the company's services attached and remember it, but also to raise brand awareness among those who have not dealt with the company before and saw the logo on a T-shirt quite by accident.
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Safety at height - all about braking systems
Ensuring the safety of workers above the ground and working at height without a solid wall environment is one of the most important responsibilities of employers in the construction industry, forestry, electrical work and any occupation requiring tasks to be performed in the air. Braking systems used with ropes and allowing a worker to stop in the correct position while in the air are undoubtedly one of the most important pieces of equipment for these types of workers. How do they work, how should they be selected and when should they be used?
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Clothing for chefs - what kind of clothing for food service
Adequate protection of a worker's own clothing is almost as important in the food service industry as protecting the food produced there from contamination in its surroundings. For this reason, both in food production facilities and restaurants, it is necessary to use appropriate catering clothing that will guarantee compliance with high hygiene requirements and safety from various types of hazards for employees. Sweatshirts, shoes, aprons or headgear are undoubtedly essential elements of the right clothing for food service workers - what parameters to pay attention to when choosing the right one?
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What first aid kits must be in the workplace?
A well-equipped first-aid kit is one of the basic and mandatory elements of health and safety at every workplace. According to the assumptions of the Labor Code (unified text: Journal of Laws of 1998 No. 21, item 94, as amended) as well as the Ordinance of the Minister of Labor and Social Policy of 26.09.1997 on general regulations of safety and hygiene at work (unified text: Journal of Laws of 2003 No. 169, item 1650, as amended), equipping the workplace with a properly equipped first aid system and appointing and training appropriate employees in the provision of first aid is one of the mandatory elements of health and safety at work. as amended), equipping the workplace with an adequately equipped first aid system and designating and training appropriate employees in the provision of first aid is an obligation of every employer, regardless of the nature of the activities carried out at his facility. At the same time, however, each workplace will have a number of non-standard requirements for equipping first-aid kits, specific to it due to its working conditions. What first aid kits must be in every workplace?
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Painting safely - all about painting clothes
Painting is one of the basic areas of work within the construction industry - it's hard to imagine any finishing or renovation work without it, and while many people undertake the task of repainting a room in the house themselves, professionals are always hired to work on larger commercial spaces.
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Screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers - a review of the most important tools in workshops
Adequate workshop equipment is the basis for the effective and efficient work of any do-it-yourselfer, builder or mechanic. It is hard to imagine today's repair or renovation specialists without professional tools such as saws, hammers, wrenches or screwdrivers. However, finding a complete set of top-quality tools is a problem that many still face - professional workshop tools can sometimes be very expensive, and even so, they are not always of the best quality. Fortunately, the market leader today is <strong>Beta Gertu</strong> - a manufacturer whose offer includes every necessary piece of workshop equipment at the highest quality and affordable prices.
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Insulated gloves - do they give you the ability to work freely?
Using insulated gloves while working certainly does not seem to be a comfortable solution. Even in everyday life, using gloves in winter while outdoors feels severely restricted in mobility. However, what should workers do who come into contact with extremely high or low temperatures on a daily basis and for several hours, and without proper protection would be at risk of frostbite or severe skin burns? Insulated gloves are the only choice here. But is it possible to work in them in complete freedom?
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Rubber work boots - essential protection
Rubber work boots are used in a truly diverse range of working conditions, providing reliable foot protection from water, damage, dirt and harmful agents and substances wherever necessary. Long and short uppers, a variety of sole variants, different types of rubber used in production - the elements that provide rubber boots with their reliability and protective properties are also the ones against which we will distinguish them. What types of rubber work shoes can be found on the market today, and from what angle should they be selected for a particular job?
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Tactical boots in practice - what model for what job
Tactical boots are primarily known to units such as the police and military, being a basic component of their equipment and clothing, although of course today they are increasingly common in less professional environments as well. Their high protective qualities, extraordinary durability and great comfort of use make tactical boots the most practical and comfortable solution for long work in the field, regardless of its structure or wetness. Concrete surface, gravel, sand, rocks and even snow - tactical boots are almost indestructible shoes that will provide adequate protection for the foot and will not expose it to unpleasant corns or abrasions. But what does their selection look like in practice? How to choose this type of footwear for a specific job?
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Snickers - what does the top health and safety manufacturer offer?
The Snickers brand has been among the best manufacturers of health and safety clothing on the market for many years. Their extremely wide range of protective and work pants, jackets and accessories today meets the needs of more than one industry, providing workers in various industries with excellent protection and the highest quality of safety. Snickers' comfortable and convenient health and safety clothing is now the number one choice of many employers looking to ensure that their subordinates are comfortable and in compliance with all regulations and industry standards. What range of products can you expect from their offer and why is Snickers one of the most popular health and safety clothing brands today?
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The most important applications of rubber gloves
Rubber gloves find a range of applications in both everyday life and industrial settings. From standard gloves used for protection during dishwashing, housecleaning or gardening, to gloves used in medical settings, grocery stores and work requiring contact with water, to a whole range of industrial gloves adapted for protection against a variety of harmful agents - as many variants of rubber, so many uses for gloves made from it. What are their most important applications and what are the characteristics of each of the gloves available for them?
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Delta Plus - the ultimate in security
Work safety is one of the basic issues that every employer must make sure of. According to current regulations and standards, employees should be equipped with the right accessories and protective clothing, which will be able to provide them with the right level of safety for the job, not only in terms of health, but also cleanliness. Manufacturers of health and safety clothing have been working for years to bring the best products to the market - among them today's hero, the Delta Plus brand, thanks to which work safety today reaches the highest possible level. What can you find in their offer?
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What accessories protect workers from falls from heights?
Working at heights is an occupation that is quite extremely dangerous for even the most experienced workers. The need to carry out often heavily physical work while being several or even more than a dozen meters above the ground means that extreme caution is required. The safety of high-altitude workers depends primarily on themselves, but with the right equipment and safeguards, the risk of them falling can be significantly reduced. Occupational safety and health regulations precisely define the type of safety equipment necessary for a given industry and for a specific type of work performed. What accessories protect high-rise workers from falls?
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Aesthetics and comfort or workwear for women
Workwear is not usually associated with exaggerated aesthetics or following fashion - its role is reduced to purely practical issues, i.e. comfort of wearing during work, proper thermal regulation or protection of everyday clothes from dirt and damage. However, it is increasingly common on the market to find workwear dedicated to women, assuming a more aesthetic and fashionable approach to workwear. Is it worth betting on it and why has it become such an important element among health and safety clothing?
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Smoke, carbon monoxide and flooding detectors - how to protect yourself from tragedy?
A water failure in the sewage system, a leaking heating or gas system, careless handling of an open fire - many emergencies cannot be predicted, especially when chemical reactions of various kinds are involved. All it takes is a moment of inattention and an improperly tightened gas tap on the stove, carbon monoxide escaping without the slightest trace or even technical problems for a house or apartment to turn into a place of struggle for life. However, it is possible to prevent many fires, flooding or poisoning by so-called "chad", and in a very simple way. Why and what elements should you equip your home with to protect yourself from tragedy?
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Advantages of heat-resistant gloves
Protection from the cold and heat to which hands are exposed in the food, chemical, metallurgical, glass or ceramic industries? This is where only heat-resistant gloves are suitable. Providing protection where there is a risk of burning or cooling of the upper extremities, heat-resistant gloves are definitely one of the most important groups of personal protective equipment. What standards should they meet and what are the main advantages of heat-resistant gloves?
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Softshell safety jackets - where do they work best?
Softshell jackets have become strongly popular in recent years in outdoor fashion, performing well for the period when the main concern of the traveler is cold wind and overheating during activity. Softshell jackets can perform another important function in the closet - for a long time now they have been effectively used as protective jackets, i.e. an element of health and safety protective clothing in the broadest sense. Where do softshell protective jackets perform best?
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Nitrile glove guide
Nitrile, which is actually synthetic rubber, is a substance that is widely used today in the production of work gloves due to its irreplaceable protective properties. As a material highly resistant to mechanical damage and partly to chemicals, nitrile performs much better than latex gloves in some jobs, as evidenced by the frequent use of nitrile gloves in medical settings. But how do nitrile gloves work and who uses them today?
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When are anti-vibration gloves used?
The Regulation of the Minister of Economy and Labor of August 5, 2005 on occupational health and safety in work involving exposure to noise or mechanical vibrations (Journal of Laws 2005, No. 157, item 1318) clearly states that it is the employer's duty to eliminate or reduce occupational risks associated with exposure to mechanical vibrations.
