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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:

  • 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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  • President Safety BV

    Spijkenisse, Netherlands
  • Sustainability
    Exhibitor

    PRIFA INTERNATIONAL Partnership

    Sialkot, Pakistan
    We PRIFA INTERNATIONAL are Manufacturers & Exporters of Modern Generation Protective Gloves Since 1991. Our company is ISO 9001:2015, SEDEX & Amfori BSCI Certified. Our Products range is
  • Digital Performance Sustainability
    Exhibitor

    Primo1D S.A.

    Grenoble, France
    Founded in 2013 and based in Grenoble, Primo1D is a pioneer in electronics integrated into objects and materials. Its unique E-Thread™ RFID technology, developed at the CEA-Leti research center,
    Primo1D S.A.
  • PRO SAFETY CRAFTS INC

    El Cerrito, CA, USA
    Pro Safety Crafts is a big manufacturer and supplier of all kinds of safety gloves that protect people against life-threatening situations. We introduced a variety of safety gloves which is used by
  • Probeck International (Pvt.) Ltd.

    Sialkot, Pakistan
    PROBECK has over 30 Years of experience in Manufacturing and sales. Innovation is our driving force behind our Manufacturing Expertise. Our team has specialist in the field of Hand Protection and
  • Productos CLIMAX, S.A.

    Parets Del Valles, Barcelona, Spain
    Productos Climax is one of Spain's leading manufacturers of personal protective equipment, exporting to 70 countries. It manufactures products for height, respiratory, head, hearing, face and load
    Productos CLIMAX, S.A.
  • ProGARM Ltd

    Newport, Brough, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    When it comes to Arc Flash protection and making sure your team is safe, trust the Arc Flash protective clothing specialist – ProGARM. No other Arc Flash garment and Flame Resistant clothing supplier
    ProGARM Ltd
  • Sustainability
    Exhibitor

    PROHERO GROUP CO., LTD

    Tainan, Taiwan
    Founded in 1995 by a spiritual entrepreneur who was passionate to develop performance sports & safety eyewear. With the dedication to commit in product design and development, the company
  • Projob Workwear AB

    Dingle, Sweden
    Projob provides workwear of the highest quality. Through ergonomic fit, design and functional solutions, we create the best total solution for both users and employers. PROJOB Workwear is a new and
  • Prot Medical Ltd.

    London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    About us We believe that breakthroughs are the cornerstone for developing competitive advantage and market leadership. Prot Medical is the place where advanced technology fusion is created in order
  • Protal Ltd

    Elland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Protal Ltd, part of the Waxman Group, is a third generation family company based in West Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom. The Waxman story began over 60 years ago as a synthetic fibre merchanting
    Protal Ltd
  • Protective Industrial Products, Inc.

    Latham, USA
    PIP Global is a leading supplier of Hand Protection and Personal Protective Equipment to wholesalers and distributors worldwide. With locations throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia,
    Protective Industrial Products, Inc.
  • PROTECTTION PROTECCIÓN TÉCNICA SL

    Zamudio, Spain
    At PROTECTTION we are dedicated to the design and manufacture of innovative and ultra-compact safety solutions for work at height and emergency situations. Located in the North of Spain, we bring 30+
    PROTECTTION PROTECCIÓN TÉCNICA SL
  • PROTEKT Grzegorz Laszkiewicz Sp. z o. o.

    Lodz, Poland
    All systems and devices manufactured by PROTEKT ensure safety during work where fall from height is possible. Our equipment is used in wide variety of working fields - working at height, depth and
  • Protenge PPE

    São Paulo, Brazil
    We have been on the market for over 30 years, as a company that develops and manufactures PPE against thermal and mechanical hazards, such as: . Cutting; . Welding; . Molten Metal Splash; . Radiant
  • Protos GmbH

    Koblach, Austria
    The original. Since 2012. In years of research and development, we have created PROTOS®, which has been setting new standards for over 10 years and is now the world's number 1 for heads worth
  • PUNTA KISISEL KORUYUCU DONANIMLARI A.S.

    Bornova, Izmir, Türkiye
    PUNTA KISISEL KORUYUCU DONANIMLARI SAN. VE TIC. A.S. Gloves and Work Wear PUNTA – Gloves PUNTA aims to provide appropriate products and services for hand protection needs in every corner of the world
  • Pure Safety Group

    Pasadena, USA
    Guardian is the world’s largest independent Fall Protection and Prevention brand. Our purpose is to make it simpler for businesses to operate at height. We blend scale, agility and 360-degree
    Pure Safety Group
  • PURP FROG TECHNOLOGY(GUAGNZHOU) CO., LTD

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
  • Sustainability
    Exhibitor

    PW Krystian Sp. zo.o.

    Przysucha, Poland
    Krystian is a family company which has been operating in the market for three generations now.  Krystian delivers protective and corporate clothing, personal protection equipment and work safety
    PW Krystian Sp. zo.o.
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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.