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If you work in the construction industry or are in close contact with dangerous chemicals then, wearing PPE will most likely be a part of everyday working life. Eye and head protection and the hard to miss hi-vis jackets have become closely linked with jobs in these industries, a positive sign that PPE equipment has been widely accepted and used. Knowing what to wear on a construction site is as important as any other part of the job!

 

However, there are jobs out there where the dangers are not so obvious but are equally important to have the correct protective measures in place. Here is a look at some jobs which place PPE at the top of their agenda, but don’t immediately come to mind.


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