A complete set of PPE should always include adequate face protection. From balaclavas to goggles, visors or masks, CHARNAUD®’s PPE ranges include various protective garments to protect your face against the various hazards of your industry.

The Importance of Face Protection in PPE

Fire-fighters, electrical workers, metal workers, and others face all kind of hazards in their work. Flames, flashes and molten metal can all cause serious injuries – not least of all to one’s face. It is very important to keep workers’ faces carefully protected against these hazards, which makes specially designed balaclavas, masks goggles, visors and helmets absolutely essential for face protection.

CHARNAUD® offers PPE ranges for workers in several different industries, and each of them includes appropriate face-wear to prevent injuries.

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CHARNAUD®’s Facial PPE Products

Fire-fighters obviously deal with immense heat as they work hard to put out immense structural blazes. Our FIRE-SAFE® range is designed to offer full-body protection for fire-fighters, including facial protection. It features a fire-fighting balaclava. It is a full-faced, lightweight, double-layer, knitted balaclava with self-fabric binding around the face opening. It provides head protection against firefighting, wild-land and rescue operations. It is both flame-resistant and highly moisture absorbent, meaning it protects the face against flames, while also staying dry and comfortable during those difficult work details.

The balaclava pairs well with the various helmets and visors also offered as part of this range.

The SURVIVE-ARC® range also includes a balaclava – a full-face hood that covers face and neck down to the shoulders. It is flame-resistant (FR) and arc-rated (AR), offering thorough face protection against the intense sparks and flames that often occur during electrical work.

When purchasing PPE for your team, be careful not to neglect face protection. Good facial PPE is a vital part of your company’s safety procedure and will help your team to do their best work safe in the knowledge that their faces are protected against a variety of occupational hazards.

Get in Touch with CHARNAUD® Today

CHARNAUD® is a supplier of quality PPE for a variety of professions. We can help workers of all occupations to protect themselves against the hazards of their daily tasks. Contact us for advice and quotations on PPE for your business.

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