Here is what can go wrong when people don’t wear their personal protective equipment.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is vital whenever employees are working under hazardous conditions. Whether there’s a risk of chemicals causing illnesses, or the possibility of blunt damage to employees, PPE helps keep staff members safe while they work. When this equipment isn’t worn, there can be severe consequences. Here is what can go wrong when people don’t wear their personal protective equipment.
Blunt Injuries
Sometimes, personal protective equipment is used to shield employees from blunt damage. This can be from heavy impact or collisions, or it can be from debris that falls from high places. By wearing the necessary PPE, you can reduce the chances of people being hurt in manners such as these, reducing the chances of problems such as bruises, cuts, and broken bones.
Chemical Reactions
Some facilities work with dangerous chemicals. Sometimes, these chemicals can have negative reactions when they make contact with the skin. Not wearing the necessary PPE means that you have a higher chance of being affected by these dangerous chemicals.
Sometimes, chemicals don’t even have to make contact with the skin in order to be dangerous. Others can be dangerous when ingested or inhaled. Staying protected against these other methods of chemical exposure is crucial as well so you can keep employees from getting sick as a result of negative chemical reactions.
Long-Term Health Issues
If you ignore using your personal protective equipment, there’s also the possibility that you’ll suffer long-term health conditions. The types of health conditions that could afflict you will vary based on what’s affecting you, but there are many ways that your health can be compromised when you’re not wearing the right gear to keep yourself safe.
Some health problems are respiratory, and they happen when you inhale things such as fumes, toxic gasses, or even dust over prolonged periods of time. You could also suffer from vision problems if something dangerous is able to make contact with your eyes. Hearing problems are another concern, and this becomes a possibility for people who work in loud places for extended amounts of time.
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