PPE landscape gardener

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a means of protecting workers against hazards at work. The profession of gardener and landscaper is exposed to miscellaneous risks. Therefore, they must protect themselves with specific equipment.

The usefulness of personal protective equipment

In all types of jobs, different risks can threaten the safety or the health of workers. In this case, wearing personal protective equipment is mandatory to prevent these types of risks. This device offers the best possible security so that an employer can carry out his activity in all circumstances.

In addition, PPE makes work more pleasant. They ensure optimal comfort. Instead of wearing multiple awkward garments, one protective gear guarantees comfort and safety.

Body protection equipment for the gardener and landscaper

The body of the landscaper or gardener must be protected by work clothes against dangers such as sharp stones. His work clothes must also offer freedom of movement. An apron with tool pockets is sufficient to carry out landscape maintenance, but waterproofing is required to resist mud splashes and to facilitate washing. The overalls protects against dirt in the gardener and landscaper profession . It allows them to be warmed during the cold seasons and protects them from cuts caused by thorns and brambles.

Safety goggles are mandatory

Wearing protective goggles or equipped masks a visor is essential for a gardener and landscaper. They preserve the eyes from flying wood cuts. You can choose tinted goggles to avoid direct sunlight in the eyes.

The Portwest LUCENT Goggle provides flawless eye coverage with the side extensions. The Regatta Professional Observation safety goggle protects against possible splinters of metals, wood, splashes and UV rays. The Tech Look Plus Portwest goggle offers good protection against shocks and dust.

Protective gloves for landscaping and gardens

The gardener and the landscaper need to wear protective gloves to avoid injuring your hand, absorbing the nauseating odors of certain plants and to have a good grip on tools. There are anti-cut gloves with high resistance to cuts and abrasion, such as the Portwest Dexti Cut Pro model.

Latex gloves covered with non-slip materials are recommended to avoid dropping the tools from the hand. Such as the Portwest Latex Coated Handling Glove which is popular in the market. This glove is of high quality. It offers good performance against puncture and abrasion. It can be used in both dry and wet environments.

The head protection helmet for gardeners and landscapers

Landscape and garden professionals need a helmet to protect their head from falling branches or materials. The full face helmet with a removable visor is ideal for protecting all parts of the head, face, eyes and ears. The skull can be preserved by a construction helmet, to avoid shocks due to falling branches during felling or hedge trimming work.

In addition, the Helly Hansen Lifa Max Balaclava balaclava guarantees comfort and safety at work. It provides integral protection against the winter cold. Its fabric facilitates the wicking away of perspiration, this balaclava keeps you warm thanks to its entirely polypropylene construction.

Ear protection equipment

Gardeners and landscapers use motorized devices that generate deafening sounds such as mowers and chainsaws. Earplugs or noise-canceling headphones will be required for them. These accessories make it possible to reduce the noise produced by materials with a noisy sound level. The Earline earplugs bring you comfort and peace of mind in noisy workplaces. They are washable and reusable.

The premium Portwest Earmuff is comfortable and safe when it comes to hearing protection. The acoustic attenuation function is ideal for workers with hazardous noise correction. The Earline foldable noise canceling headphones provide good sound insulation. It has no metal parts and is very comfortable.

Safety shoes are essential

Thegardener and the landscaper must protect their feet to avoid crushing thorns or stones. Safety shoes protect them from perforation risks, heavy objects falling on the feet or for falling risks . For example, the garda S3 SRC low parade safety shoe offers full breathability. The fit of this safety shoe is wider, providing optimal comfort. It offers a casual look with all types of work clothes.