Employees not wearing the correct PPE is one of the most common frustrations health and safety managers face. Staff working in manufacturing and warehouse facilities usually have a list of PPE they must wear every day, yet compliance still slips. There are two reasons for this.
- Staff think they can get away with the bare minimum.
- Staff are unaware of which PPE they should be wearing.
Both point to the same root cause – the safety culture isn't strong enough. Products alone don't get staff to wear PPE. The health and safety manager needs to set out clear processes and rules first, then use products as reminders and check-in points to reinforce them.
For staff who wear PPE as part of their daily uniform, a PPE safety station works well at high-traffic areas such as entrances. It prompts people to pause and check what they're wearing before they start work. One half is a full-length mirror, the other sets out the essential PPE required on site. Staff can check themselves against it before entering the work area, so nothing gets missed on the way in.
Office staff and visitors, who don't usually need to wear PPE, benefit from a station positioned where office areas transition into production areas. It's a clear, visual reminder for people who aren't used to wearing PPE on a daily basis.
Compliance can slip in any workplace. People forget things, even things they're told regularly. A PPE safety station keeps teams consistent without supervisors having to chase it every day. If you're ready to put one in place, get in touch to talk through the right station for your site.