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MVijaywargi-Klopman SAFETY GEARS AND EQUIPMENT
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- 1. Role of ProtectiveClothing in enhancing worker safety- Global Perspective July 14,2011
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- 3. ILO Global EstimatesOf Occupational Accidents Country Industrial Workers (Millions) Fatal Accidents per 100000 Accidents causing leave for 3+ days due to injury/1 million workers Work related deaths Per Capita $ spent on PPE Industrial 335 5 0.04 297000 14 India 40 100 0.75 302000 0.33 20-30 % of PPE budget is normally spent on Protective Clothing
- 4. Protection At TheWork Place
- 5. Global Trends • OSHA,USA estimates that for every $1 spent on effective HSE programme about $4 are saved • The USA protective market grew by 6% during 2007- 10(economy grew 1-2 %) • Protection from Fire/Heat is a major requirement for Protective Clothing • Regulatory framework is essential for the adoption of good PPE and safety practices • The death toll is higher in Developing countries, where more workers are engaged in blue collar work • CSR is becoming an important aspect within a company • Globalisation of manufacturing- Make in India sell in Europe
- 6. Work Place Injuriesin USA by Type % Burns ..15 % Fractures ..8% Cuts..25% Musculoskeletal.35% Others..17% Globally Companies Spend most on Protective clothing than any other PPE
- 7. Safety at Workplaces •Proactive measures: – Safety Systems – Training – Evaluation of PPE – Risk Hazard analysis – Insurance • Reactive measures: – Action post accident – Compensation
- 8. Safety At TheWorkplace – The Key Success Factor: REGULATION Regulatory Frame work - for eg. USA • Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is probably the most comprehensive and wide-ranging legislation in this area. • The act aims to ensure safe working conditions for every worker by: – Setting and enforcing workplace safety standards – Promoting employer-sponsored educational programs that foster safety and health; and – Requiring employers to keep records regarding job-related safety and health matters
- 9. Safety At WorkPlace- The Key Success Factor: REGULATION Three separate agencies were created by the act: • The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to develop and enforce health and safety standards • The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission to evaluate the appeals from employers who wish to contest OSHA rulings • The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to conduct health and safety research and suggest new standards and update previous ones
- 10. Protective Clothing-Definition Garments thatare worn, that prevents a person (or product) • from coming into contact with • that protects from • and/or reduces the risk of exposure to hostile elements or environments.
- 11. Protective Clothing Categories Protectionfrom – 1. Foul weather 2. Ballistic and mechanical protection 3. Radiation 4. Harmful particulate matter 5. Bacteria/Viruses 6. Clean room - Protecting delicate items from ESD 7. Harmful chemicals 8. Extreme heat and/or fire 9. Molten metal 10. Electric Arc 11. Hi Visibility 12. Multi Protection
- 12. Protective Wear Examples… BACTERIAL/VIRAL •Sophisticated Barrier fabrics garments along with anti- bacterial finishes are been used by hospital and medical personnel, emergency responders such as ambulances, firemen, and police
- 13. Protective Wear Examples… CLEANROOM • The human body emits over 250,000 submicron particles (<.05 microns) every minute. Protective Clothing helps to keep these particles from escaping and contaminating the Product / Environment / Worker
- 14. Protective Wear Examples… CHEMICAL •Protective clothing offers permeation and penetration protection from a wide range of chemicals
- 15. THERMAL • Protection fromfire and extreme heat, has long witnessed a need for protective clothing which has helped to protect the fireman, those working in primary metal industries with molten metal, and similar areas involving exposure to high heat such as welding, foundries, ceramics manufacture, electrical maintenance, etc. Protective Wear Examples…
- 16. Important factors foradoption of Protective Clothing at the Workplace • Evaluate solutions conforming to universally accepted and followed standards and specifications • Check the credentials of the supplier • Comfort of the Protective Clothing • Proper garment maintenance • Increase worker efficiency
- 17. Klopman Started in1968 by Bill Klopman in Europe. Acquired by MW Corp of India in 2008 Klopman introduced the concept of poly/cotton work wear fabrics to Europe Klopman is Europe's No.1 Work-Wear and Protective-Wear brand with over a 30% market share Produces 45 Million meters per annum
- 18. MW Corp Ageneration-next enterprise founded by Mr. Mukul Kasliwal and Mr. Warij Kasliwal Interest across verticals such as Textiles, Renewable Energy and Real Estate Has operations across three continents
- 19. Industries We CaterTo • Heavy Industry • Auto Manufacturing • Auto Distribution • Oil and Gas • Metal • Hospital and Health care • Pharma • Hotel and services • Electronic
- 20. flame retardant Flamesafe: Flameretardant fabrics for welders & industrial workers exposed to heat chemical protection Chemex: Chemical protection fabrics for accidental splash high visibility Luminex: High Visibility fabrics for safety wear barrier Vektron: Barrier fabrics for Cleanrooms, Food industry & Operating theatres, Anti-Allergy Protection antistatic Coverstat: Anti-static fabrics for critical anti-static areas multiprotection Multi-Pro: Multi protection fabrics for anti-static, flame retardant & chemical splash environments antimicrobial Bioguard: Anti-Microbial protection for critical hygiene areas • Solutions From Klopman For Work Place Hazards….
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