The RealSafetyKit safety journal
KNOW YOUR PPE.
Practical reading on personal protective equipment, choosing safety equipment and looking after your team's kit.
Everyday safety · 3 min read
Before the first task: give your PPE a once-over
The job is ready. Are you? A short, task-specific equipment check can help you spot the cracked, missing or poorly fitting item before you rely on it.
Heat & wellbeing · 3 min read
Working hot in PPE: protect the person inside the kit
Protection can add heat as well as reassurance. Plan for the worker inside the equipment, especially when the weather, workload and protective clothing all turn up the temperature.
Warehouse safety · 3 min read
Forklifts and foot traffic: the safest route is a separate route
A bright vest helps someone be seen. It does not stop a moving vehicle. Good warehouse safety starts with where people walk and where forklifts travel.
Safety thinking · 3 min read
Four PPE myths that deserve to retire
“We have PPE” is not the same as “we have controlled the risk.” Challenge four common assumptions and make equipment part of a stronger safety plan.
PPE essentials · 4 min read
Choosing the right PPE for your worksite
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is equipment worn to reduce exposure to workplace hazards. The right kit starts with the task—not a shopping list.
Respiratory protection · 4 min read
Respirators, masks and filters: what to know
Dust, fumes, gases and vapours need different approaches. A respirator that looks suitable may not protect against the contaminant on your site.
Head-to-toe protection · 4 min read
Gloves, safety glasses and boots: a selection guide
The hands, eyes and feet face different risks on different jobs. Select each item for the exposure instead of treating all safety equipment as equivalent.
Worksite safety · 4 min read
Hard hats, hearing protection and hi-vis workwear
Being seen, protecting the head and controlling noise exposure are separate safety needs. Each needs equipment chosen for the actual job.