Key takeaways
- Buy PPE by section, not one kit for everyone. A welder and a packer face very different risks.
- Safety shoes, gloves and eye protection cover most factory injuries.
- Noisy and dusty sections need ear and dust protection too, every shift.
- Keep spares and visitor kits at the gate.
Most factories in Pakistan buy one standard kit for everyone and then wonder why workers do not wear it. The better way is to go section by section, look at what can actually hurt people there, and buy for that. Here is a simple checklist you can use.
Production floor and machines
- Safety shoes with a toe cap, against dropped parts and trolley wheels.
- Cut-resistant or coated gloves for handling sheet metal, sharp parts and tools.
- Safety glasses wherever there is grinding, drilling or flying chips.
- Ear plugs or ear muffs near loud machines. If people have to shout to talk, it is too loud.
Welding and cutting
- Auto-darkening welding helmet or welding shield.
- Leather welding gloves and a leather apron.
- Safety shoes with a heat-resistant sole.
- A fire extinguisher close to every welding point.
Chemicals, dyeing and washing
- Chemical splash goggles or a face shield.
- Long nitrile or rubber gloves.
- PVC apron and gumboots.
- Half-face respirator with the right cartridges where there are fumes.
- An emergency eye wash station near mixing areas.
Dusty sections: spinning, cement, flour, wood
- Dust masks for every shift, and half-face respirators for heavy dust.
- Safety glasses or goggles against dust in the eyes.
- Ear plugs, since dusty sections are often noisy too.
Warehouse and dispatch
- Safety shoes and general purpose gloves.
- Reflective vests where forklifts and trucks move.
- Bump caps for low racking areas.
Boiler room, generator and electrical panels
- CO2 fire extinguisher near panels and generators.
- Electrical insulating gloves for electricians.
- Ear muffs in generator rooms.
Whole factory
- Fire extinguishers on every floor, checked monthly.
- First aid kits in each section.
- Safety signs for exits, fire points and PPE areas.
- A box of visitor helmets, vests and glasses at the gate.
Send us your section list and worker numbers on WhatsApp, and we will prepare one combined quote.
Buying in Lahore or anywhere in Pakistan
H.S Traders has supplied safety equipment from Brandreth Road, Lahore since 1998. You can see our range of safety gloves, safety shoes & boots, safety glasses, goggles & face shields, ear muffs & ear plugs, respirators & dust masks online, then send your list on WhatsApp for a quote with delivery to your city. Prices are quoted per order, and certificates or datasheets are shared per product on request. Related reading: how to choose safety shoes.
Frequently asked questions
What PPE is compulsory in a factory in Punjab?
The Punjab Occupational Safety and Health Act 2019 requires employers to provide suitable protective equipment free of cost where risks cannot be removed in other ways, and workers must use it. What is suitable depends on the work in each section.
How often should factory PPE be replaced?
Gloves and dust masks are used up quickly, often weekly or daily. Safety shoes usually last six months to a year in heavy use. Replace anything damaged straight away.
Can you supply PPE for a whole factory?
Yes. Send us the number of workers in each section and we will put together a full list with a quote.