PPE - Safety and Protection
Marine personal protective equipment (PPE) protects shipboard personnel from impact, noise, chemicals, fire, falls, poor visibility, and hazardous deck or engine-room conditions. Typical equipment includes helmets, safety footwear, gloves, coveralls, eye and hearing protection, harnesses, lifejackets, and immersion suits.
ProShipWorks provides end-to-end support to source and supply PPE for marine vessels, ship operators, industrial facilities, maintenance teams and procurement departments.
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Product Information
| Product Name | PPE |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Safety and Protection |
| Product Reference | 200 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | 3M, MSA, Ansell, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, Honeywell |
| Unit of Measure | Piece or Set |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Protection against mechanical, chemical, thermal, and environmental hazards |
| 2. High-visibility and flame-resistant options for shipboard work |
| 3. Non-slip, oil-resistant safety footwear for decks and machinery spaces |
| 4. Compatible with SOLAS, IMO, EN, ISO, and employer PPE requirements |
| 5. Available in task-specific and size-adjustable designs |
Applications of PPE
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Engine rooms, workshops, machinery spaces, and cargo areas |
| 2. Deck operations, mooring, maintenance, and ship repair |
| 3. Emergency response, abandon-ship duties, and work at height |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| V-Gard Protective Helmet | MSA |
| 3M Peltor X5A Earmuffs | 3M |
| 3M DBI-SALA ExoFit NEX Full Body Harness | 3M |
| AlphaTec 58-735 Chemical Resistant Gloves | Ansell |
| VIKING PS2000 Immersion Suit | VIKING Life-Saving Equipment |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| V-Gard Protective Helmet | Helmet standard | EN 397 | — |
| 3M Peltor X5A Earmuffs | Nominal attenuation rating | 37 | dB |
| 3M DBI-SALA ExoFit NEX Full Body Harness | Harness standard | EN 361 | — |
| AlphaTec 58-735 Chemical Resistant Gloves | Glove standard | EN ISO 374 | — |
| VIKING PS2000 Immersion Suit | Approval basis | SOLAS and applicable IMO LSA Code requirements, subject to product configuration | — |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Applicable standards depend on the PPE type and product configuration. Common references include ISO 13688 for protective clothing, EN 397 for industrial helmets, EN ISO 20345 for safety footwear, EN ISO 374 for chemical gloves, EN ISO 20471 for high-visibility clothing, EN 361 for fall-arrest harnesses, and SOLAS/IMO LSA Code for approved immersion suits and lifejackets. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | General PPE is normally certified by the manufacturer or an accredited conformity-assessment body rather than class approved as a complete group. Marine survival PPE such as lifejackets and immersion suits may require SOLAS type approval under the IMO LSA Code, with approval by administrations or recognized organizations such as DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, BV, or RINA, depending on product and flag requirements. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Select PPE according to the vessel risk assessment, task, chemical exposure, temperature, and required approval. Check size and fit, adjust straps and closures, and inspect before use. Fall-arrest equipment must be connected only to certified anchorage points. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Clean PPE according to the manufacturer's instructions and allow it to dry before storage. Inspect helmets, harnesses, gloves, footwear, eye protection, and flotation equipment for damage, contamination, expiration, or loss of function. Replace items after severe impact, chemical damage, or the stated service life. |
| Safety Notes | PPE does not replace risk controls, safe procedures, or training. Use only correctly sized and approved equipment. Do not modify PPE or use damaged equipment. Confirm compatibility between respirators, eye protection, hearing protection, helmets, and other items. Follow vessel SMS procedures and manufacturer instructions. |
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