Here at Essential Safety Wear it is literally our business to be in the know about health and safety. We’ve put together this guide to the 15 most important things to remember when it comes to health and safety. It’s Everybody’s Business. No matter where you work, how big your team is or who is […]
Our Top Tips For Buying Safety Boots And Footwear
No matter what the job, your feet will need protecting every bit as much as the rest of your body. With such a massive choice of safety footwear to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here, Essential Safety Wear has put together a few tips to help you decide. Comfort […]
10 Tips For Welding Safety
Welding is the process of joining materials together and is often carried out in hazardous working environments, like factories. The materials involved in welding can vary. Depending on the task in hand, they can range from thermoplastics to metals, and more. When working as a welder, it is important to take appropriate measures to protect […]
Our Picks For Workers In A Warehouse
Warehouses can be dark, cold and foreboding, they can also be cavernous and noisy. They might be hot, cold or streaming with sunlight. Warehouses are, essentially, industrial storage solutions and can have their own climate and atmosphere. What’s more, this atmosphere can vary during a working day. Despite the possibility of fluctuation in the atmosphere, […]
6 Tips On How to Stay Cool in the Workplace
As spring approaches, we are all hoping for a repeat of the fabulous weather we enjoyed last year. Hot weather is great for people to enjoy ice creams in the park, but it is more of a challenge for those who are working in the heat. You don’t have to feel uncomfortable when working in […]
10 Benefits of Uniforms in the Workplace
10 Benefits of Uniforms in the Workplace Whether you love it or hate it, a uniform is important in various work locations. There are, of course, the more obvious professions where a uniform is essential, such as members of the police and the fire service, nurses, vets and dentists, as well as the less […]
Our Top Tips for Choosing the Best PPE for Welding
Welding is an important, yet hazardous job that involves many different pieces of equipment that could potentially cause harm to the human body. Welding is the process of heating a metal object with a blowpipe so that it fuses together with another metal object. A welder essentially fuses two pieces of metal together. There […]
Personal protective equipment: A guide for nurses
PPE for nurses is essential since it helps to stop the spread of germs. Ultimately, the PPE acts as a barrier between germs, the healthcare worker and the patient. There are a huge number of people within a hospital, therefore, personal protective equipment in hospitals is extremely important for infection prevention. PPE minimises the spread […]
Composite toe or steel toe work boots – what is the difference and which one is better?
It seems that more and more frequently nowadays composite toe work boots are replacing steel-capped boot options for heavy duty footwear. However, there are undoubtedly advantages associated with both types of shoe. The main similarity between them is, of course, that they’re both durable boots with reinforced toes that offer foot protection in […]
What kind of PPE does an electrician need?
Electricians work in a range of environments and can be exposed to various dangers on a daily basis. Let’s first establish what electricians do, what hazards they may face and the kind of PPE they require to protect themselves against industry hazards. What does an electrician do? The main role of an electrician is […]