The mining industry in Australia has changed dramatically in the past two decades. The resources boom has seen an increase in mining employment, and more people working in potentially hazardous situations has resulted in changes in safety processes.

New technologies, new procedures, and most importantly, an increase in the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has seen workplace incidences decrease and mining employees enjoying a safer work environment.

PPE plays an important role in maintaining the best safety practices in the mining industry.

Vital PPE on mining sites

Are you up to speed on the most common items of PPE and why they are so important? The most common PPE items include:

• Safety eyewear: Quality safety glasses will keep dust, dirt, chemicals, and other debris from going into the eye.
• Safety gloves: Strong, thick, comfortable safety gloves should be always worn on site.
• Hearing protection: Ear plugs and earmuffs can help protect workers from irreversible hearing loss caused by exposure to loud machinery noise on site.
• Respiratory protection: Dust exposure in mining, manufacturing or construction poses a huge risk to workers, making safety masks extremely important.
• Work boots: Miners are required to always wear durable steel-toed boots when working on site.
• High vis and reflective clothing: Workers should be outfitted in reflective jackets or shirts as well as reflective pants to ensure they are visible to avoid being struck by vehicles on busy sites.
• Sun protection: The northwest of Australia experiences extreme temperatures, and it is a requirement that workers are provided with sufficient sun protection.

It is the responsibility of the mining company to supply these items for staff and ensure they are using them regularly.

Why use TL Enterprises for PPE?

Tough working conditions in the mining industry results in the need for reliable personal protective equipment. Mining companies need to continually source consumable PPE items for their staff, and it is important to ensure products are not only high quality but are cost effective too.

TL Enterprises work with the mining industry in WA by sourcing and supplying quality and cost-effective PPE products for teams working in the northwest.

From high-vis vests and steel-capped boots and everything in between, TL Enterprises can meet almost any request. We supply products that offer cutting edge health and safety protection, and that are comfortable, reliable, and long-lasting. All products meet required Australian safety standards.

TL Enterprises can help source all required PPE items, place orders, and arrange delivery to site. Our connection with Chinese manufacturers ensures we can always source the best products at the lowest prices.

Find out more and connect with us via our website www.tlenterprises.com.au