PPE solutions for fire and rescue services

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uvex offer a range of cut, puncture and impact protection gloves, suitable for tasks such as RTC, USAR, height work or technical rescue. In addition to the uvex range, HexArmor, the world leaders in hand safety, have developed a range of safety gloves specifically for the fire and rescue services that last, call after call, and won’t let you down when you need it most. Our uvex and HexArmor gloves provide the highest protection and the best possible fit – offering the complete package of comfort, dexterity, grip, and safety.

The uvex pheos helmet series offers maximum safety and wearer comfort. In particular, the multifunctional uvex pheos alpine helmet has been designed for working at heights making it ideal for rescue operations such as USAR, technical rescue, height work and animal rescue. The innovative uvex pheos series is compatible with other uvex personal protective equipment: eye protection, visors, or ear protection. uvex pheos visors can be locked closely to the helmet when not required and is perfectly balanced over the body’s centre of gravity. This means the neck muscles are not placed under strain by any unnecessary weight, ensuring excellent wearer comfort and maximum freedom of movement.

With a high risk of injury for personnel in both emergency and non-emergency settings, choosing reliable and comfortable safety eyewear is essential. uvex have developed a range of safety eyewear solutions for use either with structural fire helmets, rescue helmets or on their own for tasks such as RTC glass sawing / removal, USAR, damping down and moorland fires, with additional Prescription options also available. All uvex eyewear delivers edge to edge crystal clear clarity with 100% UV protection.

uvex is able to provide a choice of metal, plastic and wraparound frame styles in single vision, bi-focal or varifocal for safety or office use. Scratch-resistant lens coatings are supplied as standard and frames from uvex come with a two year guarantee for accidental damage and wear and tear. We are able to offer a prescription service to suit your needs whether you are a large or small organisation, in one or multiple locations.

Protecting your hearing is essential for fire and rescue services, with engines, sirens, pumps, generators and powered extrication tools all running, noise levels can be over 100 dB. Clear communication is also vital, and the uvex hi-com earplugs allow for this with low sound absorption and excellent speech perception. If you don't need to wear hearing protection all the time, corded options allow you to hang the earplugs around your neck until required. Remember, noise-induced hearing loss is the most common, permanent and irreversible injury in the world: make sure you are properly protected.

Manual handling tasks, walking on uneven surfaces and operating in all weather conditions means you need safety footwear you can rely on. Moving heavy firefighting and rescue equipment such as ladders, hoses and machinery, or carrying casualties or animals can put fire and rescue personnel at high risk of musculoskeletal disorders. uvex safety footwear is incredibly comfortable to wear thanks to lightweight designs and carefully chosen materials. Designed specifically for tough, outdoor environments, our safety boots feature broad soles and deep treads for excellent stability and protection.