Safety in metal industry: 5 expert tips for your workwear
How to protect your employees and optimise your processes
The right workwear is essential in the metal industry: it protects against hazards, ensures comfort and supports sustainable business processes. Dominique Frühauf, product manager at service provider CWS Workwear, shares five practical tips for choosing the best protective equipment (PPE) for your company.
1. Use expert advice: Safety starts with the right choice
Every metalworking activity carries specific risks – from flying sparks to extreme heat. That is why individual protection solutions are required. Professional advice helps to select the appropriate materials and protection classes. In addition, a wearer test is recommended: it ensures that the clothing meets the requirements for comfort, durability and protection. CWS Workwear offers this service to enable companies to make an informed decision.
2. Perfect fit: Why fit and comfort are crucial
Workwear must not slip, constrict or become a tripping hazard due to badly fitting trouser legs. Professional advice on fit helps to ensure optimum safety and freedom of movement. Regular adjustments ensure that the clothing always meets current requirements. The CWS Workwear service ensures that employees are always optimally protected.
3. Sustainability & maintenance: how to care for protective clothing
The lifespan and protective function of PPE depends on proper care and maintenance. Repairs and regular inspections should only be carried out by specialist personnel who are familiar with the specific requirements of the materials. Flexible service models enable continuous maintenance without companies having to bear high storage or maintenance costs. This ensures that the PPE remains in perfect condition and always meets safety standards.
4. Customisation: combining protective clothing with corporate identity
Workwear is not only a means of protection, but also a calling card for your company. Logos and name tags create a professional image and promote team spirit. However, PPE is subject to strict finishing guidelines – experts like CWS Workwear offer a secure, comprehensive service for individual solutions.
5. Comply with certificates and standards: Safety is the top priority
Metal processing companies, in particular welding workplaces, require special protection against welding beads, radiant heat and flames. The PPE Regulation (2016/425) requires companies to have protective equipment re-tested and re-certified every five years. Professional associations and accident insurance providers provide clear guidelines. A professional needs analysis by experts such as CWS Workwear helps to ensure that all legal requirements are met and that employees are given the best possible protection.
Take Away – Outsourcing responsibility
Selecting, caring for and hygienically cleaning workwear requires expertise and ongoing support – but not every company has the necessary capacities. A professional service model offers a secure solution: it takes over the collection, cleaning, repair and adjustment of the PPE. This saves companies valuable time and resources, while their employees are optimally protected.
Rely on expertise and customised solutions – for more safety and efficiency in metal processing.