A Study on Personal Protective Equipments

G.Sampathkumar1
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Part Time Research Scholar, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Perundurai,
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sampathkumar.chemical@gmail.com

Abstract:
The construction industry is well known for being one of the most dangerous industries
worldwide. It is labor intensive and requires much movement of materials and machinery within
a confined area, leading to a high level of safety hazards. Building construction accidents bring
about several adverse consequences such as loss of time, costs for medical treatment, injuries,
disabilities and potential fatalities to the workers. Statistics on construction industry accidents
prevalence show it is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Personal protective
equipment can be used to reduce illness and injuries associated with it. Majority of the
respondents were male. All (100%) the respondents in this study were very much aware of the
existence of injuries and ailments associated with working in the construction sites. The study
recommended that contractors should provide PPEs to workers free of charge. Trained safety
representatives should be employed in the construction sites; they should conduct regular safety
training.
Keywords: Safety; Hazard; PPE;