Construction Solutions Head Protection / Safety Eyewear / Respiratory Protection / Hearing Protection Workwear / Hi-Visibility / Protective Gloves / Safety Footwear / Fall Arrest Kits

Employment in the construction sector has grown steadily since 2014 and is now above peak levels before the crash in 2007. Today, 9% of workers in Great Britain are employed in the construction industry, with regional variations meaning levels as high as 15% in the South East and 12% in the North West. Roles of those employed in the sector vary greatly with firms of all sizes operating in it, from independent contractors & small specialist firms to huge multi-disciplined main contractors. At Supertouch®, regardless of the size and specialist need of the business, we’ve got you covered. Construction...

At Supertouch, regardless of the size and specialist need of the business, we’ve got you covered

Hazards Construction as an industry also offers up a multitude of hazards. In fact the construction industry reports the highest number of fatal injury accidents each year. One site’s hazards can at any one-time include chemical, mechanical, cut, height, slips & trips, moving objects and many more. This is where partnering with a supplier that can provide the complete range of products to satisfy a contract can reap rewards. Supertouch® supplies head to toe protection for the construction and civil engineering sectors that are dependable, durable and packed with innovation to improve compliance,...

• Overhead and falling objects • Cement dust, dermatitis & abrasion • High noise levels • High cut and puncture risk • High dry & wet grip requirement • Eye protection • Knee protection • Dexterity and grip requirement • Slip resistance Enabling and Ground Works • Traffic & mobile plant visibility • Wet and cold environments • Wet concrete splash • Slips and trips • Heat & cut risk, dexterity requirement • Airborne particles & chemicals • UV protection • Breathability • Water resistance * Exa

Head Protection Every construction site will have different hazards and conditions, but one constant for all is a requirement for head and eye protection. Safety helmets are required to be worn at all times while on site to comply with Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992 and employers must supply all employees with suitable head protection. Beware of fake safety helmets, ensure any PPE provided to employees comes from a reputable supplier and carries the relevant CE mark and protection.

JSP® Revolution® Wheel Ratchet JSP® Evo® 3 Safety Helmet Supertouch® Safety Helm

Eye Protection Working on a building site presents multiple eye hazards for construction workers. Safety eyewear must protect the wearer from projectiles but contractors can also be at risk from other elements such as cement dust, liquid chemicals, vapour and UV from the sun. All Pyramex® safety spectacles are scratch resistant, anti-fogging, lightweight and offer UV protection, but a one style fits all approach to specifying safety eyewear must be avoided and needs to be task appropriate with a correct fit.

Pyramex® Cleaning Wipes Pyramex® ITEK Frameless Safety Spectacles Built for the toughest jobs with the ultimate style and comfort Pyramex® Proximity Pyramex® Neshoba Pyramex® Fyxate Pyramex® PMXS

Respiratory Protection Common respiratory hazards in construction include dust, vapours and gas. When selecting respiratory PPE it is important to ensure the right filter is specified for each hazard. It is equally important to ensure a good fit to the face allows an adequate seal to be formed, men with beards or heavy stubble will require full face respirators.

Moldex® Compact Mask JSP® Force™ 8 Half Face Mask with JSP® PressToCheck™ Filters Supertouch® Half Face

Hearing Protection The EU’s 2016 update of PPE Regulations identifies workplace noise as a significant health risk, prompting a category change for hearing protection with the World Health Organization (WHO) identifying noise-induced hearing loss as being the most common permanent and preventable injury in the world. There is an exposure limit value of 87 decibels (dB), taking account of any reduction in exposure provided by hearing protection, above which workers must not be exposed.

Fits JSP® Evo® 3 Safety Helmets JSP® Sonis® 3 Ear Defenders

Workwear & High Visibility Workwear for construction workers has come a long way! While still durable and tough, the advancement of fabric technologies means contractors can be more comfortable than ever before. It is important to be able to supply workwear for all conditions and job tasks. The construction industry also requires some body wear to offer protection too. High Visibility helps protect workers from hazards such as moving plant, but in sites where refurbishment is taking place Asbestos offers substantial risk that builders need protection from.

Summer Use on Site: Combat Shorts Water Resistance: Storm-Flex® Parka Flame Retardant: Weld-Tex® FR Standard Coverall Lightweight & Visible: Hi-Vis Softshell Jacket Durable & Functional: Pawā® Craftsman Trousers Renovation & Asbestos: ST Type 5/6 Coverall Breathability & Comfort: Bird Eye Polo Shir

Hand Protection Hand protection is important throughout the entirety of any build, right from breaking ground to the final lick of paint. Below is a selection of hand hazards that need to be taken into consideration: Pawā® PG530 Reinforced Anti-Cut Glove featuring ISO Cut-Level D protection. Groundworkers need protection from wet conditions as well as those handling building products in bad weather. For outdoor workers in the winter months thermal gloves are essential in reducing accidents and maintaining good worker wellbeing. Cemetitious Products Builders come in contact with cement at multiple...