Product categories
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is an important aspect of occupational health and safety. PPE includes a variety of equipment designed to protect the bodies of workers in work environments where they may be exposed to potential hazards. Employers are obliged to provide PPE. But workers also have a responsibility to understand why and when they should use personal protective equipment, how to use it correctly and what type of PPE is required for their specific work situation.
PPE ensures the health and safety of the worker and includes a variety of equipment that can protect the body from injury, illness or damage, such as helmets, gloves, safety glasses, respirators, safety boots and more. The right PPE can reduce the risk of injury and even save lives. It is therefore important that protective equipment is used properly and meets the requirements of the specific work situation.
Companies of personal protective equipment at A+A
A+A is one of the largest trade fairs for occupational health and safety in the world and attracts a large number of exhibitors and visitors from various countries. In 2023, more than 2,100 companies from 58 countries exhibited at the trade fair. The personal protective equipment product category is one of the most important topics at A+A and formed the largest exhibitor group at the trade fair with 1,378 companies.
There are a variety of types of personal protective equipment that can be used to protect the body from potentially hazardous working conditions. At A+A you will find manufacturers of the most common types of PPE:
PPE ensures the health and safety of the worker and includes a variety of equipment that can protect the body from injury, illness or damage, such as helmets, gloves, safety glasses, respirators, safety boots and more. The right PPE can reduce the risk of injury and even save lives. It is therefore important that protective equipment is used properly and meets the requirements of the specific work situation.
Companies of personal protective equipment at A+A
A+A is one of the largest trade fairs for occupational health and safety in the world and attracts a large number of exhibitors and visitors from various countries. In 2023, more than 2,100 companies from 58 countries exhibited at the trade fair. The personal protective equipment product category is one of the most important topics at A+A and formed the largest exhibitor group at the trade fair with 1,378 companies.
There are a variety of types of personal protective equipment that can be used to protect the body from potentially hazardous working conditions. At A+A you will find manufacturers of the most common types of PPE:
- Head protection: Helmets to protect the head from blows, impacts or falling objects.
- Respiratory protection: Filter masks, respirators or respiratory protection systems to protect breathing from hazardous gases, vapors, dusts or other aerosols.
- Eye protection: Safety glasses, goggles and face shields to protect the eyes and face from damage caused by particles, welding spatter and chemicals.
- Hearing protection: Earplugs and ear muffs to protect hearing from excessive noise exposure.
- Hand and arm protection: Gloves, arm sleeves and padding to protect hands and arms from cuts, burns or chemical exposure.
- Foot and leg protection: Safety shoes, gaiters and boots to protect feet and legs from injuries caused by sharp objects, electricity, chemicals or temperatures.
- Body protection: Coveralls, overgarments and aprons to protect the body from chemical exposures, electricity or contamination
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3M Deutschland GmbH
Neuss, Germany
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ADRESYS Adaptive Regelsysteme GmbH
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Ansell Healthcare Europe N.V.
Brussels, Belgium
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Arbesko AB
Kumla, Sweden
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ATG Hand Care Pvt Ltd
Katunayake, Sri Lanka
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ATLAS EXPORTS (PVT) LTD.
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Balder d.o.o.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
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BBS GLOBAL PVT. LTD.
Kolkata, India
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Bollé Safety SARL
Villeurbanne, France
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Calzaturificio 5BI s.r.l.
Barletta (BT), Italy
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Candino Group Of Industries (Partnership)
Sialkot, Pakistan
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DELTA PLUS SERVICES S.A.S.
Apt Cedex, France
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DEXIS Germany GmbH & Co. KG
Ludwigshafen, Germany
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Division Anatomicos S.L.
Sax (Alicante), Spain
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Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA
Lübeck, Germany
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Einkaufsbüro Deutscher Eisenhändler GmbH
Wuppertal, Germany
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Elten GmbH
Uedem, Germany
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FRISTADS AB
Borås, Sweden
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GVS SpA
Zola Predosa (BO), Italy
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Hatipoglu Ayakkabi San. Tic. Ltd. Sti.
Korgun-Cankiri, Türkiye
- 01.01 Head protection, helmets (95 exhibitors)
- 01.02 Eye protection, safety glasses (65 exhibitors)
- 01.03 Ear protection (45 exhibitors)
- 01.04 Breathing protection, breathing apparatus, respirators (96 exhibitors)
- 01.05 Hand protection, gloves (359 exhibitors)
- 01.06 Arm protection (21 exhibitors)
- 01.07 Leg protection (22 exhibitors)
- 01.08 Safety shoes (297 exhibitors)
- 01.09 Protective shoes (52 exhibitors)
- 01.10 Skin protection (12 exhibitors)
- 01.11 Functional wear / performance wear (73 exhibitors)
- 01.12 General protective clothing (199 exhibitors)
- 01.13 Chemical protection suits (38 exhibitors)
- 01.14 Disposable clothing (53 exhibitors)
- 01.15 Protective garments made of rubber (4 exhibitors)
- 01.16 Heat and fire-resistant clothing (102 exhibitors)
- 01.17 Cold Protective Clothing (22 exhibitors)
- 01.18 High-frequency protection suits (3 exhibitors)
- 01.19 Life jackets (7 exhibitors)
- 01.20 Acid-resistant clothing (12 exhibitors)
- 01.21 Protective clothing for sand-blasting (4 exhibitors)
- 01.22 Protective clothing for welding (39 exhibitors)
- 01.23 Radiation-proof clothing (3 exhibitors)
- 01.24 PPE suppliers (131 exhibitors)
- 01.25 Diving suits (1 exhibitors)
- 01.26 Full protection suits (19 exhibitors)
- 01.27 High-visibility clothing (118 exhibitors)
- 01.28 Weather protection clothing (45 exhibitors)
- 01.29 Wearable Technologies/Smart PPE (24 exhibitors)
- 01.30 Harnesses/ fall protection (112 exhibitors)
A+A protective equipment for different occupational groups
There are different types of personal protective equipment that are suitable and comfortable for different groups of people depending on the type of work they do and the risks they are exposed to. At A+A, you will find manufacturers of PPE specifically for the following occupational groups:
It is important to ensure that the workwear is suitable for the user's activities and meets the standards. Employers are obliged to provide their employees with the necessary PPE and ensure that they know how to use and maintain it. However, simply providing the equipment is not enough: employees should be trained before use to recognize when PPE is needed to prevent injuries and accidents.
PPE regulation
The PPE Ordinance regulates the legal requirements for personal protective equipment that must be used in the workplace. This regulation specifies what protective equipment is required to ensure the health and safety of employees in the workplace. Employers are obliged to provide their employees with the necessary PPE and to ensure that it is used properly. In particular, the requirements of the DGUV and relevant standards must be taken into account. The PPE Ordinance is intended to prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace and protect the health of employees. It is important to strictly adhere to the provisions of this regulation in order to ensure safety in the workplace.
Expert contacts and knowledge exchange in the field of PPE
The trade fair and exhibitors offer visitors networking events such as specialist presentations, discussion panels, workshops and meet-and-greet sessions with experts in the field of PPE. These opportunities offer the added value of talking directly to industry experts, discussing current trends and best practices and making valuable business contacts.
There are different types of personal protective equipment that are suitable and comfortable for different groups of people depending on the type of work they do and the risks they are exposed to. At A+A, you will find manufacturers of PPE specifically for the following occupational groups:
- Construction workers: hard hats, safety boots, safety goggles, hearing protection and protective gloves.
- Laboratory technicians: chemical protective suits, acid protective clothing, skin protection products, respiratory masks, gloves, safety goggles and overshoes.
- Hospital staff: disposable clothing, protective clothing, respirators, gloves, goggles and protective hoods.
- Firefighters: breathing masks, steel-toed boots, heat protection clothing, functional underwear and life jackets.
It is important to ensure that the workwear is suitable for the user's activities and meets the standards. Employers are obliged to provide their employees with the necessary PPE and ensure that they know how to use and maintain it. However, simply providing the equipment is not enough: employees should be trained before use to recognize when PPE is needed to prevent injuries and accidents.
PPE regulation
The PPE Ordinance regulates the legal requirements for personal protective equipment that must be used in the workplace. This regulation specifies what protective equipment is required to ensure the health and safety of employees in the workplace. Employers are obliged to provide their employees with the necessary PPE and to ensure that it is used properly. In particular, the requirements of the DGUV and relevant standards must be taken into account. The PPE Ordinance is intended to prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace and protect the health of employees. It is important to strictly adhere to the provisions of this regulation in order to ensure safety in the workplace.
Expert contacts and knowledge exchange in the field of PPE
The trade fair and exhibitors offer visitors networking events such as specialist presentations, discussion panels, workshops and meet-and-greet sessions with experts in the field of PPE. These opportunities offer the added value of talking directly to industry experts, discussing current trends and best practices and making valuable business contacts.