One of the key benefits of wearing a dust coat is that it protects one from dust and chemical contamination that would hamper one’s functioning. They are mostly made in colors that can be easily noted when they get dirty or when foreign substances are on them.
They are made of cotton and polyester to make them easily washed in high temperatures so that to disinfect them.
The key importance of wearing this work wear is to protect the underneath clothes from coming into contact with dirt or contaminants. This assures one that their garments are going to be kept clean throughout the day.
It also helps to ensure that contaminants are not spread past the area where they are handled. For example within a laboratory.
This workwear is also the number one protection against fires.
Polyester material makes it more resilient and catches fire less readily than when it is made of pure cotton material. It is also easy to take off should it catch fire before inner garments are reached.
They are also worn as a particular uniform for workers. They can also be customized by branding them using the company’s logo or even writing names on them through printing or embroidery.
This makes people easily identified from a distance because of the unique colors different workers use, or by names customized on them.
They also give a person a professional look, especially in the medical field(Lab coats). This event builds trust in the patients as they are satisfied that they are in good hands.
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The Key Benefits of Wearing A Dust Coat
When these work wear are in use, the following should be considered
- Since lab coats are made of different sizes, one should wear one that fits properly. The sleeves should not be too long or short to offer maximum protection. Too long sleeves are easily contaminated with chemicals. Too short sleeves won’t offer protection to the hands due to susceptible chemical spills to the uncovered part of the hands.
- These work wear should be worn fully buttoned or snapped with sleeves down.
- Those used in labs or rather lab coats should be worn only in the work area and should be removed while leaving the lab area.
CONCLUSION
Occupation Safety and Health Administration requires that every Personal Protective Equipment should fit each employee properly. It is important to select coats that are comfortable as well as fitting so that to ensure proper range of motion and flexibility. These coats should not be too tight or too restrictive and it needs to cover exposed parts of the body.
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