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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

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  • At Height Ltd

    Holmfirth, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Our team has got more than 30 years experience developing, sourcing, manufacturing, marketing and selling specialist ‘work at height’ equipment. At Height’s founder Wayne Ellis
    At Height Ltd
  • ATES INSAAT SANAYI TAAHHUT TICARET A.S

    Tekirdag, Türkiye
    Starline is a leading brand and comprehensive provider of PPE with a wide range of products that cover all aspects of safety and protection located in Turkey. We offer a diverse selection of products
  • ATLAS Schuhfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

    Dortmund, Germany
    ATLAS® - WITH PASSION FOR QUALITY ATLAS® - the shoe company is one of the leading manufacturers of safety shoes in Europe. Since the company was founded in 1910, ATLAS® has been producing
    ATLAS Schuhfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
  • ATOM Corporation CO., LTD

    Hiroshima, Japan
     ATOM are one of manufacturers for protective gloves and also agricultural rubber boots in Hiroshima, Japan. Since 1942, we have been manufacturing unique gloves such anti-vibration gloves, cut
  • Digital Performance
    Exhibitor

    Atom Group s.r.l.

    S. Maria di Sala (VE), Italy
    Innovation, research, passion: Main Group is a longstanding brand bringing with it an extraordinary wealth of technology and innovation. In its many years of activity, Main Group has set the
  • Audinc Netherlands B.V.

    Eindhoven, Netherlands
    At Audinc we are so crazy about hearing that we have made it our job. Because good hearing is one of your most valuable assets, we do everything we can to keep it that way. We convert our passion
  • AUSTRIALPIN GmbH

    Fulpmes, Austria
    For 25 years AUSTRIALPIN has been producing metal mountain sport and safety equipment. From the raw materials to the finished product, AUSTRIALPIN develops and manufactures with the highest quality
    AUSTRIALPIN GmbH
  • Automax Industrial Ltd.

    Gaoqiao Town, Ningbo, China
  • AVEC CHEM s.r.o.

    Prelouc, Czechia
    ABOUT US At AVEC CHEM we research, develop and produce CBRN and TIC's personal protective equipment. OUR PROFILE Our core business is production of filter canisters and other protective equipment for
  • Avedo S.A.

    Thessaloniki, Greece
    AVEDO Safety is one of the leading suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE) and is committed to meeting our clients’ individual needs. We offer excellent products, systems and services.
    Avedo S.A.
  • Awon CO. LTD.

    Melikgazi Kayseri, Türkiye
    "AWON", our company operating in the fields of construction, building-hardware materials trade and construction; Its investment in the industrial field of occupational safety equipment is the
  • AXFILIA, Lda.

    Barcelos, Portugal
    AXFILIA is a company with expertise in manufacturing knitted garments for special areas, of corporate, work and protective wear (PPE- Personal Protective Equipment). Own knit production benefits the&
  • Aynen Eldiven Tekstil Konfeksiyon San. Ic. ve Dis Tic. Ltd. Sti.

    Bursa, Türkiye
    AYNEN ELDİVEN started manufacturing cotton work gloves in 1999 in Küçük Balıklı district of Bursa and showed rapid development in capacity, quality and in competition in a short period of time thanks
  • Azett GmbH & Co. KG

    Ungerhausen, Germany
    Azett: "Clean with system" and "Clear, compact, effective" Professional skin protection at the workplace and cleaning agents "from professionals for professionals" are the
  • BAABALI TECHNOLOGIES GmbH

    Duisburg, Germany
    Save time and money, accelerate your business layout and market development. Market Development As your local dealer, help your products enter the global market. Commodity Trade Base in Germany,
  • Sustainability
    Exhibitor

    Baak GmbH & Co. KG

    Straelen, Germany
    OUR MISSION Profitability is the basis of our existence, but not the meaning of our actions Especially through the last years it is valuable to know where we want to go as a company. It is even more
    Baak GmbH & Co. KG
  • BartelsRieger Atemschutztechnik GmbH

    Köln, Germany
    BartelsRieger has been active as a medium-sized family business in the field of personal protective equipment since 1861. We have specialized in the complex requirements of industrial respiratory
    BartelsRieger Atemschutztechnik GmbH
  • Baruthia Lothar Wolf GmbH

    Bayreuth, Germany
    We are your experts for occupational safety, workwear, safety shoes and business supplies. As a modern and innovative family business with over 40 years of experience in the field of personal
  • Basaran is Elbiseleri ve Is Güvenligi Ekipmanlari san. ve. Tic. Ltd. Sti

    Istanbul, Türkiye
    Our company is active in the field of work clothes and safety equipment. Basaran Is Elbiseleri Ltd. with its experienced staff Sti. has adopted customer satisfaction as a principle with high quality
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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.