Colour-Coded Coveralls are a big factor when deciding what protection your operators should wear, and there are a number of important factors to consider.
A few things you should consider are:
- Level of protection for the job being done
- Cost – you shouldn’t spend too little (or too much) on the wrong coverall
- Weather and working environment
- Comfort and fit
Choosing the Right Disposable Coverall
What is the Job Environment?
t’s important to choose the right coverall for the right hazard and protection needs. You can refer to the product data sheet to ensure that you’re getting the right level of protection.
Coverall Features
When selecting the appropriate coverall, it’s essential to ensure its features match your specific needs. Consider the fabric barrier properties: is it designed to protect against liquids or particulates? Are your workers handling paints and solvents, or engaging in hazardous dusty tasks?
The environment and seasonality in which the coveralls will be worn are also important factors. In certain situations, breathability may be crucial to keep your operators cool.
Pay attention to details such as cuffs and waists. Are the cuffs long or short? Are the zippers double-sided? Is a hood necessary? These aspects should not be overlooked.
Cost Analysis
Choosing the right coverall for the task at hand is important. A coverall with a higher level of protection might be more costly and may not provide additional benefits if it exceeds the required protection level.
The BAXT Colour-Coded Coverall System
The BAXT Colour-Coded Coverall system exemplifies a colour-coded approach that allows for quick identification of whether an operator is wearing the appropriate level of protection.
Red Prepper
The red “prepper” coverall offers the lowest level of protection and is designed for tasks involving dust, where high liquid protection is unnecessary. It is ideal for dusty prep work or sanding.
Orange Laminator
The orange “laminator” coverall provides high protection against liquids and dust. It features a large breathable back to enhance operator comfort, making it perfect for workers in the laminating section of the composites industry, where a variety of hazards are present.
Green Painter
The green “painter” coverall offers the highest level of protection, designed for use with paints, solvents, and liquid chemicals.
Why a Colour-Coded Coverall System Can Save Time and Money and Improve Safety
Time Efficiency
The colour-coded coverall system enables a supervisor or manager to see at a glance whether workers are wearing the correct coveralls, simply by ensuring the colour matches the work.
If, for example, a painter is wearing a red “prepper” coverall, he won’t be sufficiently protected and will need to change to the correct level of protection.
It’s also easier for workers to quickly pick up the correct colour coverall before starting work rather than reading a label.
Cost Efficiency
Another example can be where an operator is wearing a green “painter” coverall in a sanding area, he’s wearing a more expensive coverall than the job requires and is wasting money.
Using the correct level of protection can extend the lifespan of the coverall being used, which leads to cost savings over time.
By making it easy to identify when an operator is wearing incorrect protection, it can lead to lower workplace injuries and sickness, leading to less working hours lost and reduced insurance premiums as a result of lower or no medical claims.
Improved Worker Productivity
One of the main reasons why operators wear a coverall that’s not up to the correct specification is because typically the coveralls with a lower level of protection are cooler and lighter.
By being able to see immediately what is being worn, factory managers and supervisors can quickly spot who’s over protected or under protected and make swaps to ensure that everyone has the most comfortable and suitable protection.
The BAXT Colour-Coded Coverall System Video
In Summary
Time Efficiency
Choosing the right coverall for workplace tasks is crucial for ensuring both adequate protection and cost efficiency. Often, this decision is not given the proper consideration, leading to insufficient protection or unnecessary expenses. When selecting disposable coveralls, several factors need to be considered, such as the level of protection required, cost, environmental conditions, and comfort. Each job environment demands a specific type of coverall that offers the necessary protection without being overly expensive.
The BAXT Colour-Coded Coverall System offers an efficient solution by categorising coveralls according to their protection levels using colour codes. The red “prepper” coverall is suitable for dusty tasks with minimal liquid protection needs. The orange “laminator” coverall provides higher protection against liquids and dust, ideal for the laminating section in the composites industry. The green “painter” coverall offers the highest protection, designed for use with paints, solvents, and chemicals.
This colour-coded system enhances workplace efficiency by allowing supervisors and workers to easily identify the appropriate coverall based on the task. This not only saves time but also ensures workers are neither under-protected nor over-protected. Properly matching coveralls to tasks can lead to cost savings, reduce workplace injuries, and improve overall productivity by ensuring workers are comfortable and suitably protected.
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BAXT C7 Disposable Coverall (PAINTER)£7.14 Incl. VAT£5.95 Excl. VAT -
BAXT C5 Disposable Coverall (LAMINATOR)From £7.14 Incl. VATFrom £5.95 Excl. VAT
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BAXT C3 Disposable Coverall (PREPPER)£5.94 Incl. VAT£4.95 Excl. VAT
