Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a general term for protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection or hazards. Hazards include physical, electrical, heat, chemical, biohazards, and airborne particulate matter.
PPE is required in a range of industries from a wide range of industries, this specialised department of first aid equipment features infection prevention and control solutions; everything from hand sanitiser to disposable gloves and clinical waste bags.
Adding PPE to your range can provide a steady revenue stream as PPE is generally single-use and requires frequent replacement, sometime more that once a day in high-risk settings.
PPE also plays an integral role in the prevention of infection and cross contamination.
Each would compliment first aid kits in the workplace.
Face Masks and Shields
Face masks and face shields can help prevent the spread of airborne germs.
Wearing a face mask, otherwise known as a surgical mask, can reduce the spread of bacteria. These are worn as standard by medical professionals and sometimes by members of the public to reduce the chance of catching an airborne virus. The surgical face mask is designed to block liquid droplets which may carry harmful germs. One-use masks are usually effective for a several hours.
Face masks are sometimes used in conjunction with face shields. Shields protect a larger area of the face; including eyes, which can be an entry point for some infectious airborne diseases.
These low-cost items, require frequent replacement and have a broad appeal across sectors such as, the medical, clinical and care settings
Wipes
Wipes are perfect for disinfecting everything from hard surfaces to non-invasive medical devices and equipment. Suitable across a variety of industries as well as home use, alcohol and disinfectant wipes can help neutralise the threat of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, yeasts and fungi.
Disposable Gloves
Disposable gloves protect the skin and help to limit the spread of germs.
Disposable gloves are commonplace across a multitude of industries and there are many types available. Medical workplaces, catering environments, and mechanical workshops all depend on a particular variety to ensure the hygiene of workers and the public is not at risk.
Both sterile and non-sterile gloves help to protect the skin and prevent the transferral of bacteria. cleaners, food preppers, and doctors all depend on them.
Absorbent Granules
Absorbent granules deal with body spills safely.
Hazardous spillages can be dealt with effectively with the help of absorbent granules. Turning liquids into solids makes them far easier to collect and dispose of.
Hospital, clinical settings, schools and hospitality venues will all benefit from body spill clean-up products.
Disinfectant Spray
Eliminate bacteria safely with disinfectant spray.
Multipurpose disinfectant spray is perfect for hard surfacing and sanitising areas following body fluid spills. It’s effective against a range of bacteria, microorganisms and viruses.
Clinical Waste Bags
Clear harmful substances with clinical waste bags.
Hazardous waste can include anything from materials used to clean up bodily fluids to discarded plasters. It is crucial that workplaces are equipped to deal with the safe disposal of such items as they can carry harmful and contagious infections.
Clinical waste bags are clearly marked with a biohazard symbol and can be used for everything from used bandages to needles and tissues.