Menu
Product categories

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

More Less

Refine your search
Go to search
Log in to add favorite entries to your MyOrganizer.
Page 6 of 69
  • Anvil Traction Ltd

    Wellingborough, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  • APEGO SRL

    Cilavegna (PV), Italy
    With more than 50 years of experience in the high-tech sector of footwear moulds, Apego has specialized in the production of complex moulds obtained with state-of-the-art technological solutions.
    APEGO SRL
  • APPI-Technology SAS

    Nimes, France
    APPI-Technology is a Hands-Free Wireless Communication devices manufacturer for mobile teams in off-network areas. The company designs, manufactures and markets a range of radio intercoms (
  • Sustainability New Work
    Exhibitor

    APS UG

    Bünde, Germany
    The head and founder of the brand, Simon Albrecht, has begun the development of SIMLOC of 2008. His philosophy: "A seamless functional underwear for work and leisure - to take but with the demand
    APS UG
  • Arbin Safety Products BV

    Eindhoven, Netherlands
    With roots dating back almost a century, Arbin is a family-owned business that has emerged as a pioneer in the field of respiratory protection equipment. Our priority is to cater to the needs of our
  • ARDON s.r.o.

    Olomouc, Czechia
    ARDON SAFETY is one of the leading wholesale companies of work clothes, protective and working footwear and personal protective equipment in Central Europe. The company was founded in 2000 based on
  • ARESET s.r.o.

    Pardubice, Czechia
    ARESET s.r.o. was incorporated in Czech Republic in 2007. Focus on the PPE market for Military, Police, Civil Defence and Industrial segments. Our core business is supplying of&
  • ARMBURY INC.

    Arden, NC, USA
    SAME QUALITY, UNBEATABLE PRICES Don't risk quality for affordability. Get both when you store ARMBURY's collection of climbing equipment sourced directly from the same manufacturer as our top
  • Armourock GmbH

    Bad Homburg, Germany
  • Arshad Brothers Sole-Proprietorship

    Karachi, Pakistan
    This company was founded in 1985 to serve the international market. This initial objective was attained successfully in a short time thus in 1990 the company has undergone a thorough improvement in
    Arshad Brothers Sole-Proprietorship
  • Artus Group GmbH

    Limbach, Germany
    Because people are more than just capital. The artus group is a network of established, independent trading companies in the field of personal protective equipment. Through close cooperation, we give
  • ARVAS B.V.

    Veghel, Netherlands
    At Arvas, we believe in progress. With our beautiful brands and services, we help our customers to make their work a little more beautiful, efficient, safer and more sustainable every day.  We
  • Sustainability
    Exhibitor

    Arvind Ltd.

    Gandhinagar, India
    Arvind Human Protection is a leading producer of protective wear in India offering a wide range of high-performance flame retardant workwear. Our proud heritage goes back to Arvind Limited, which is
    Arvind Ltd.
  • AS Arbeitsschutz GmbH

    Bedburg, Germany
    With this attitude, we have developed into a renowned manufacturer brand. From the beginning, we have built and strengthened our worldwide partnerships on the pillars of reliability, flexibility, as
    AS Arbeitsschutz GmbH
  • AS-Stötzel GmbH

    Kreuztal, Germany
    Technical trade with tradition The corporate philosophy of AS Stötzel For more than 75 years we have been supplying numerous companies with the necessary components for occupational safety,
  • ASAP International Sdn Bhd

    Shah Alam, Malaysia
    “ASAP” stands for “Art & Science of Amazing Protection”. True to our name, our concept combines the elements of Art and Science, in providing the Art of protection merged with improvements
  • ASATEX AG

    Bergheim, Germany
    ASATEX® is a leading manufacturer of protective workwear and stands for a comprehensive, innovative and responsible approach to the topic of "protection in the workplace".
    ASATEX AG
  • ASIF SULTAN TRADE IMPEX

    Sialkot, Pakistan
    We are reliable and professional Manufacturer of Work wear Garments & All type of Leather Working Gloves & Mechanics Gloves, based in Sialkot-Pakistan since 1979. Our knowledge and expertise
  • ASSI TecLog AG

    Berlin, Germany
    ASSI TecLog AG - the cooperation of specialized dealers for occupational safety Specialized dealers for personal protective equipment and technical dealers with a business focus on occupational
Page 6 of 69
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.