How to Choose Safety Boots: S1, S1P, S3 and Toe Caps Explained
What the S1, S1P and S3 marks mean, steel versus composite toe caps, how to get the size right, and when to replace your boots.
Category: Buying guides
Hard Hat Guide: How to Choose a Safety Helmet
What EN 397 means, vented versus unvented, chin straps for working at height, and when a helmet must be replaced.
Safety Gloves: How to Read EN 388 and Choose the Right Pair
How to read the numbers on a work glove, which material suits which job, and when you need chemical or heat protection.
Dust Masks and Respirators: FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 Explained
The difference between FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 masks, when you need a cartridge respirator instead, and how to get a good seal.
Hi-Vis Clothing: Class 1, 2 and 3 and When You Need Them
What the hi-vis classes mean, which one suits roads, sites and warehouses, and how to tell when a vest has worn out.
Fall Protection Basics: Harnesses, Lanyards and Anchor Points
The parts of a fall arrest system, the standards to look for, and the checks to make before every use.
How to Spot Fake or Uncertified PPE Before You Buy
Simple checks for markings, certificates, prices and sellers, so that the protective equipment you buy actually protects.
Buying PPE in Bulk for Your Business: A Simple Checklist
How to plan a bulk order of safety equipment and workwear, what to ask suppliers, and how to get quotes quickly.