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SLIPPERY SURFACES
From heavy manufacturing to the pharmaceutical sector slips, trips and falls are the most 15+
common cause of workplace injury. The provision of slip resistant footwear and safety mats
is key to protecting workers from this hazard. STYLES

ELECTROSTATIC - ESD
Electrostatic discharge, or ESD as it is more commonly known, is the rapid, spontaneous 10+
transfer of electrostatic charge induced by a high electrostatic fi eld. Failure to protect
against the dangers of ESD cost industries millions every year. STYLES

IMPACT
Head, hand or foot, impact is a serious workplace hazard. Portwest’s team of experts utilize 15+
the latest research in materials technology to offer protective equipment that absorbs the
maximum amount of force from impacts. STYLES

CUT
Cut injury is one of the most frequent types of accidents reported in working 65+
environments. Portwest has a range of garments and hand protection to safeguard
against the risk of cuts and lacerations. STYLES

NUCLEAR PARTICLE
Radioactive contamination is a real risk for workers in many industries. Garments that help 2
prevent contamination to skin and hair are a must for workers potentially exposed to this
type of hazard. STYLES

EYE INJURY
Every day workers across the globe lose valuable working hours or suffer potentially life 25+
changing injuries due to eye accidents. Portwest eye protection range offers 50+ innovative
products that provide powerful optical protection against workplace hazards. STYLES

NOISE LEVELS
Frequent exposure to loud noise is one of the most common work place hazards. Exposure 10+
to loud noise can kill the nerve endings in the inner ear and over time the result can be
permanent hearing loss that cannot be corrected. STYLES

RESPIRATORY DANGERS
Respiratory protective equipment is used to protect the individual wearer against inhalation 5
of hazardous substances in workplace air. At worst these hazards may cause cancer, lung
impairment, diseases, or death. STYLES

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