Personal Protective Equipment a Truck Driver Must Have

10 Jun Blog

Truckers could be one of the most exposed workers to imminent danger, be it on the road, off the road while loading goods or fixing parts of the trailers. A personal protective gear should always be worn while on duty to avoid and injury or even fatality.

Tegral has been supplying PPE to make sure not just only your loads are delivered undamaged but also your trusted truckers are safe and secured.

Below are the ‘must-haves’ which you should never miss out wearing when you’re on duty.

• Hard Hat

Protective hard hat is a must-have, not just because something might fall on your head, it is also really good at keeping the rain off your head.

Check our Hard Hat – Vented that has a comfortable suspension that sist lower on your head to reduce pressure points, has a vent to encourage airflow. This also meets the requirements of ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 Type I, Class G and E.

• Safety Glass

We only have one pair of eyes, if we lose one then we’re one eye from blind. That’s why you need a very good quality pair of safety glasses.

Our Premium Safety Glasses is made from clear anti-scratch polycarbonate and offers the highest impact level and tested under EN166. It is also suited to liquid and chemical splash for safety protection.

• High Visibility Vest

You need a safety vest so you can be seen on the job site and it is less likely that you’re going to be involved in a crash with other people operating machinery in and around where you are going to be unloading.

Our High Visibility Vests are orange in colour but more colours are available upon request. It is lightweight, comfortable, convenient and also washable.

• Safety Gloves

Truck Drivers should always have a pair of gloves even outside of their vehicles. Whatever you will do: loading goods, moving freight or hooking up the trailer as it will protect your hands from any injuries.

Our Riggers Gloves – Leather provides superior hand protection to prevent abrasions, crushing, cuts and other extreme elements. It is also designed for comfort and fit.

• Ear Plugs

Like our eyesight, when we lose our hearing, we cannot bring it back. It is required to be worn if the driver is operating or is near a loader, or a chipper, or any other large equipment.

Our Ear Plugs have a longwearing comfort, it also has high noise reduction rating. It is individually packed in pairs and is sold in box of 200.

Wearing these gears will not keep you alive 100%, these will just minimize the risk to serious dangers and injuries. Our safety is also our personal responsibility, so be watchful at all times.