The main functions of personal protective equipment include the following aspects:
Reduce the risk of accidents : Personal protective products can significantly reduce the risk of accidents during the operation process and protect the personal safety of practitioners. For example, protective clothing can prevent direct harm to the body from high temperature, chemicals, etc., and protective shoes can prevent foot injuries.
Reduce harm: After an accident, personal protective equipment can reduce the severity of the harm to workers. For example, hard hats can prevent head injuries, and safety glasses can protect the eyes from flying objects.
Protection against harmful substances: Personal protective products can prevent employees from being harmed by toxic, harmful, and dangerous substances. For example, gas masks can filter harmful gases from the air, and protective gloves can prevent hands from coming into contact with harmful substances.
Improve safety awareness: Correct use of personal protective products can improve employees' safety awareness and self-protection ability, thereby reducing the occurrence of occupational diseases and work-related injuries.