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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

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    HB Protective Wear GmbH & Co. KG

    Thalhausen, Germany
    HB Protective Wear: We have PPE in our DNA. Since 1952, we have been developing and manufacturing high-quality PPE solutions that protect people from specific hazards in the workplace. We are the
    HB Protective Wear GmbH & Co. KG
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    HERWE GmbH

    Sinsheim, Germany
    As an internationally successful, medium-sized manufacturer, HERWE offers a high-quality, innovative and customer-oriented range of skin protection, skin cleansing, skin care and skin hygiene
    HERWE GmbH
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    Indutex S.p.A.

    Corbetta, Italy
    Indutex, is a European leader in the manufacture and sale of clothing designed to protect against chemical, biological and particulate radioactive contamination. Backed by long experience, the
    Indutex S.p.A.
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    JSP Ltd

    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    JSP Ltd
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    MALINA - Safety s.r.o. CleanAIR

    Jablonec Nad Nisou, Czechia
    TheMALINA - Safety company with its CleanAIR brand specializes in design, development and manufacturing of powered air respiratory devices CleanAIR® for personal protection in various industrial
    MALINA - Safety s.r.o. CleanAIR
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    Manulatex France SAS

    Champtoce Sur Loire, France
    MANULATEX France has been developping, manufacturing and selling Personal Protective Equipments intended for the food-processing industry in particular: Chainmail aprons and aprons made with
    Manulatex France SAS
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    Minuendo AS

    Oslo, Norway
    EN-352 Hearing Protection with continuous in-ear noise monitoring. Real-time alerts when action must be taken to avoid over-exposure. Automated notifications inform HSE Managers of over-exposed
    Minuendo AS
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    Moldex/Metric AG & Co. KG

    Walddorfhäslach, Germany
    People around the world rely on Moldex's reliable and user-friendly respiratory and hearing protection products. More than 400 employees at eight locations in Europe develop, produce and distribute
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    Nizam Sons (Pvt) Ltd.

    Sialkot, Pakistan
    A Family-owned business that originates and manufactures high-quality PPE Gloves & Garments under the umbrella of Nizam Alam Group, we have distinguished each business segment with 
    Nizam Sons (Pvt) Ltd.
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    Peter Greven Physioderm GmbH

    Euskirchen, Germany
    Skin protection creams, skin cleansers, skin care and disinfectants are the four pillars of an integrated skin care concept which is offered by the German manufacturer Peter Greven Physioderm (PGP),
    Peter Greven Physioderm GmbH
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    PLANAM Arbeitsschutz Vertriebs GmbH

    Herzebrock-Clarholz, Germany
    WORKWEAR FROM PLANAM - A BRAND THAT FITS Whether functionality, quality, safety or comfort - for more than 30 years PLANAM, as an owner-managed company, has been the right contact when it comes to
    PLANAM Arbeitsschutz Vertriebs GmbH
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    PN INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD.

    Lucknow, UP, India
    KARAM is a leading global occupational safety brand with a vast portfolio of over 3500 certified products conforming to multiple national and international standards and export our safety solutions
    PN INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD.
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    PROCOVES SAS

    Semur en Auxois, France
    PROCOVES SAS
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    Scheller Cosmetics GmbH

    Esslingen, Germany
    Sun protection is becoming an increasingly important issue. We want more people to better protect themselves from UV radiation without being a burden on the planet.
    Scheller Cosmetics GmbH
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    SCHÜTZE-SCHUHE GmbH

    Tragwein, Austria
    Over 90 years of shoe manufacturing at the Tragwein site is not something that can be taken for granted. The foundation for this development was laid by my predecessors through foresight and
    SCHÜTZE-SCHUHE GmbH
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    Seiz Industriehandschuhe GmbH

    Metzingen, Germany
    What started in an old farmhouse is now a company with a fully automated high-bay warehouse and in-house glove museum. Today, the SEIZ Group comprises two subsidiaries. While the focus at SEIZ
    Seiz Industriehandschuhe GmbH
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    Shanghai Synertex Material Technology Co. Ltd.

    Qingpu District, Shanghai, China
    Synertex develops and manufactures fabrics for personal protection, which are resistant to flame and heat, electrostatic hazard, arc flash, chemical and viral penetration, textile solutions with
    Shanghai Synertex Material Technology Co. Ltd.
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    Shenzhen Tecron Safety Co., Ltd.

    Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
    Established in 2005, Shenzhen Tecron Safety Co., Ltd is dedicated to design, research and development, manufacturing and marketing of personal protective clothing and solutions. By means of
    Shenzhen Tecron Safety Co., Ltd.
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    SHIGEMATSU WORKS CO., LTD.

    Tokyo, Japan
    SHIGEMATSU WORKS first began as a private company established by our founder, Teizo Shigematsu in 1917. Since then, we have manufactured and sold the personal protective equipment with a particular
    SHIGEMATSU WORKS CO., LTD.
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    SPASCIANI S.P.A.

    Origgio (VA), Italy
    Leading Italian manufacturer of respiratory protective devices since 1892
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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.