It's widely known that disposable protective suits are integral to the safe functioning of the healthcare, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, but they have a wide range of other applications, too. In this article, we’ll take a quick look at five other areas in which disposable protective suits are essential items of PPE.

Disposable suits in the food/beverage production industry

Protective suits work two ways in the food production industry, for not only do they protect workers from chemicals and other agents used in the process, but they also serve to protect the produce itself from potential contaminants brought in by the wearer.

Disposable suits for agriculture workers

Workers in the agricultural industry are often exposed to harmful fertilizers and pesticides, among other potentially dangerous materials, during the course of their work. Protective suits are used in such environments to protect the wearer from coming into direct contact with these materials, which can be harmful to the skin.

Disposable PPE suits in cleaning and waste handling

Waste handling is never an enjoyable job and can be potentially harmful to workers without adequate PPE. Apart from the obvious dirt and grime, waste can play host to unpredictable contaminants and harmful substances that can pose serious health risks. Therefore protective suits should be issued to any worker involved in waste handling processes.

Disposable PPE suits for painting

Paint and associated lacquers can do more than just destroy nice clothes, it can potentially harm people too if corrective protective measures are not undertaken during the application process. This applies to both spray painting and traditional painting. Protective suits help prevent the wearer’s skin from coming into direct contact with the paint and other materials involved. It’s also another example of how a suit can protect the product from the wearer, as a good protective suit can prevent dust, hair, and lint from the wearer’s body and clothes from contaminating the paint finish.

Disposable PPE suits in building and construction

From insulation fibres to potential asbestos, building and renovation projects pose a range of hidden risks to those involved, be it a professional construction firm or a home DIY job. Protective suits help mitigate this risk.

Of course, in all these cases a disposable suit alone is not the only PPE required, with adequate gloves essential in all cases, and some environments will also require the use of masks and other PPE.