How to choose a rubberized apron?

Protective equipment is currently particularly popular due to the severity of safety technology. This article will focus on rubberized aprons, how to choose the right one.

An apron is a protective accessory that is used not only in a home environment, but also in a work environment. It is often used as a special garment. Its purpose is to protect against dirty components and dust. Usually such work accessories are tied around the belt, but there are options that have a tape for attaching an apron around the neck. There are pockets on the chest.

Additionally, it is worth noting that these products are often made from tarpaulin material.because it has excellent protective properties, it is non-flammable and easy to use.

The manufacture of such products is regulated by the interstate standard GOST 12.4.029-76. This document has been extended to apron products used as overalls to protect the health of workers from hazardous production factors. Manufactured apron products can be of only four types:

• type A - protects the front part of the worker's body;
• type B - protects both the front part and the sides of the worker;
• type B - protects the front part of the body, sides and shoulders of the worker;
• type G - protects the lower part of the worker's body.

According to this GOST, such products are manufactured in three dimensions: 1, 2, 3. Each size has three different lengths: I, II, III. You can get acquainted with them from tables 1 and 2 of the same GOST. And also it is worth paying attention to other regulatory documents. These include the following:

• GOST 12.4.279-2014;
• GOST 31114.3-2012.

More detailed information on the types of aprons can be found in GOST 12.4.279-2014. Below are the product options that are in great demand among consumers.

• The most common version of the canvas apron. The tarpaulin has excellent protective characteristics, is not flammable and is quite easy to use. Its common version is a rectangular shape with a bib and pockets, which enterprise workers use for a variety of tools. The ribbons with which these products are supplied are made of a pleasant but durable material. Aprons are used when handling hot metal and open fire.

• Rubberized products - another modification of the protective product. This rubber modification of the apron is used in medicine, in the oil and gas industry and in the food industry. The dense material of the product does not get wet, has a high resistance to paints and varnishes, oils and fats. Usually these products have patch pockets and bibs.

• Acid-alkali-resistant long versions of aprons (KSC) are also used quite often. This is a modification of a rubberized product. Their distinctive feature is their use in working with solutions of acids and alkalis.

Let's take a closer look at well-known manufacturers of rubberized aprons.

The production of the company is located in the city of Ivanovo, from here the goods are delivered throughout the country. It is worth noting that, in addition to protective aprons, the company is also engaged in the production of sanitary clothing for the food industry, medical workwear, signal clothing for workers on the roads,fire retardant and waterproof clothing. From the hot goods of this manufacturer, it is worth noting rubberized products. These waterproof modifications are made from a rubberized diagonal. Typically, such accessories are used by employees in the food and fishing industries - where people have to deal with high humidity and come into contact with aqueous and non-toxic solutions. They are type B protection.

The products have a pocket divided into two equal halves. Side corners on top have braids for tying. The color of these aprons is black. The production often accepts orders for the manufacture of acid-alkali-resistant versions.

The company specializes in the production of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Among the many protective products, it is worth highlighting helmets, masks, shields, gas masks, slings, dielectric gloves and much more. All products are of excellent quality and reasonable prices.

The company occupies a leading position in the market for the production of safety accessories. Among the many personal protective equipment, it is worth highlighting the Diagonal apron. It comes in blue and is made of cotton. The product has a pocket, at the waist the manufacturer has provided a braid with which you can tie an apron. The products are used for handling rough materials.

The choice of an apron should be based on the activities that need to be carried out by the worker. Below are the options for aprons and work that can be done with this product, namely:

• canvas apron - sparks, open fire, hot metal;
• apron KShchS - acids, alkali, oil and gas industry, hot shops;
• apron pvc - hot liquids, fragments;
• split apron - welding, metal melting, cutting of metal products;
• apron cotton - service department, used to protect against pollution.

It is worth paying attention to the qualitative composition of the product, to the presence of damage. Any product with deformation should not be allowed to work.

See below for the welder protection apron.