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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:

  • 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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  • P.T. Arista Latindo Pvt. Ltd.

    Jakarta, Indonesia
    ARISTA LATINDO entered the latex examination glove industry in 1988, having a clear vision of excellence and product quality. ARISTA has had a competitive advantage in the industry,
  • PAB Akrapovic Ltd.

    Buzet, Croatia
    DEVOTED TO PROTECTION PAB Akrapović is a family run company specialised in developing and manufacturing high tech protective helmets and body safety gear. It was established in 1953 and has grown
  • Palladium Ltd.

    Kazichene, Bulgaria
    Palltex LTD specialized in work wear, personal protective equpment, work/safety shoes and part of Palladium Group. Work wear Work wear are developed by the norms of safety work conditions valid in
  • Pan Taiwan Enterprise Co., Ltd.

    New Taipei City, Taiwan
  • PANTHER s.r.l.

    Bovolenta (PD), Italy
    WHEN SHOES ARE GOOD, THERE IS NO HURRY TO TAKE THEM OFF For more than 40 years, Panther Srl based in North East Italy and in Albania, produces ABOUTBLU injected safety and work shoes, safe,
  • Pantofola d'Oro S.p.A.

    Ascoli Piceno, Italy
    Since 1886 Made In Italy Established in Ascoli Piceno, Pantofola d’Oro has become synonymous with impeccable craftsmanship, legendary authenticity, and unmistakably Italian style. 
  • Sustainability
    Exhibitor

    Parmelee Ltd. T/A MCR Safety Europe

    Walsall, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    We Protect People. MCR Safety has been an innovator in the manufacture and supply of work gloves and safety glasses for over 70 years and we’re very proud of our rich heritage. We are a global
    Parmelee Ltd. T/A MCR Safety Europe
  • Parvez Shoes Pvt. Ltd.

    Kanpur, India
    With wings of wisdom, quality and hard work, Parvez Shoes takes flight into the 27th  year of its inception. Welcome aboard! It was in 1956 that Mr. Iqbal Ahmad laid the first stone of what is&
  • PAT NBK CO., LTD

    Taichung City, Taiwan
    Established in 1987, PAT NBK has become the leading manufacturer of Cable Installation Tools, Lifting Tools, and Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E). Our main market targets are Europe and Asia. We
  • PAT SAFETY CO., LTD.

    Changhua County, Taiwan
    PAT SAFETY is a quickly expanding manufacturer of specialized in safety equipment for self-retracting devices for personal fall arrest and rescue systems, subsystems and components. We are a group of
  • Sustainability
    Exhibitor

    Paul H. Kübler Bekleidungswerk GmbH & Co. KG

    Plüderhausen, Germany
    Passion for innovation Since 1956, we have been developing innovative workwear with a great deal of experience and tradition, but also with at least as much passion, inventiveness and inventiveness,
    Paul H. Kübler Bekleidungswerk GmbH & Co. KG
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    Exhibitor

    Paul Voormann GmbH

    Velbert, Germany
    TRUST IN QUALITY - To protect your skin The experience and development work of more than 55 years results in the expertise of Paul Voormann GmbH with our high-performance products for professional
    Paul Voormann GmbH
  • Paulson International GmbH

    Frankfurt, Germany
    PAULSON INTERNATIONAL - Quality Products To Protect People® Established in 1947, Paulson Manufacturing, located in Temecula, California, USA initially provided safety goggles for motor sports.
    Paulson International GmbH
  • PBI Performance Products, Inc.

    Donaustauf, Germany
    PROTECTION WITHOUT COMPROMISE PBI outer shell fabrics are renowned for their unique combination of flame resistance, durability and comfort. Each fabric has different properties and applications, but
    PBI Performance Products, Inc.
  • PCH Technischer Handel GmbH

    Potsdam, Germany
    As one of the leading specialists for occupational safety and industrial technology with Europe-wide system supply, we assume responsibility for your PPE range and guarantee the supply of your sites.
    PCH Technischer Handel GmbH
  • Péguet Maillon Rapide SAS

    Annemasse Cedex, France
    One Connector More Experience! PEGUET MAILLON RAPIDE Quick Links For Chain, Wire Rope, Webbing In Industrial Rigging, Safety & Rescue, Extreme Sports Machinery Directive 2006/42/EU PPE Regulation
    Péguet Maillon Rapide SAS
  • Pennel & Flipo S.A.

    Mouscron, Belgium
    We work for many industries, discover the world of applications covered by our range of ORCA® Engineered Fabrics. Thanks to continuous research and development, we are always reinventing our activity
  • Perf Italia Srl.

    Arzignano (VI), Italy
    Only few companies in the World, working in the PPE sector, can be proud of such a high level of know-how as the Rahman Group. A global expertise built up step by step, from a perfect domain of the
  • Perfect Safety Technology Co.,Ltd

    Huai'An, China
    Jiangsu Perfect Safety Technology Co., Ltd., located in the Yangtze River Delta region of Xuyi Country and Huai'an City, is a well-known company specializing in the research, development, production
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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:

  • 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.
Other protective equipment includes: sandblasting clothing, welding protective clothing, cold weather protective clothing, system provider PPE, high visibility clothing, weather protective clothing, wearable technologies/smart PPE, rope protection/fall protection.

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.