Use of Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe) Based on Physical Principles to Reduce Injuries in the Workplace
Keywords:
occupational safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), work accidentsAbstract
Work safety is an important aspect in every industrial activity. One of the main efforts to reduce the risk of injury is through the use of personal protective equipment (APD). The working principle of the APD is inseparable from the application of physics concepts, such as energy absorption, heat insulation, electrical insulation, and pressure distribution. Safety helmets, for example, are designed to absorb and spread the impact energy thereby reducing the force received by the head. The isolator gloves function to prevent electricity to the worker's body, while safety shoes are able to withstand mechanical pressure and protect from heavy objects. Research and literature study show that compliance with the use of PPE significantly decreases the number of work accidents. However, the effectiveness of the PPE is also influenced by comfort, material suitability, and supervision factors in the workplace. By understanding the principles of physics behind the design of the PPE, workers can be more aware of the importance of their use, while companies can ensure the quality and availability of PPE according to standards. Thus, the application of PPE based on physics principles is an effective preventive strategy in creating a safe and productive work environment.Work safety is an important aspect in every industrial activity. One of the main efforts to reduce the risk of injury is through the use of personal protective equipment (APD). The working principle of the APD is inseparable from the application of physics concepts, such as energy absorption, heat insulation, electrical insulation, and pressure distribution. Safety helmets, for example, are designed to absorb and spread the impact energy thereby reducing the force received by the head. The isolator gloves function to prevent electricity to the worker's body, while safety shoes are able to withstand mechanical pressure and protect from heavy objects. Research and literature study show that compliance with the use of PPE significantly decreases the number of work accidents. However, the effectiveness of the PPE is also influenced by comfort, material suitability, and supervision factors in the workplace. By understanding the principles of physics behind the design of the PPE, workers can be more aware of the importance of their use, while companies can ensure the quality and availability of PPE according to standards. Thus, the application of PPE based on physics principles is an effective preventive strategy in creating a safe and productive work environment.
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