HOW SHOULD A MECHANIC BE EQUIPPED?
Vehicles and machinery have changed the lives of people to make them easier, and the importance of those who made them work for the first time is equal to those professionals who are in charge of its maintenance and repair.
Discover with Issaline the adequate equipment for mechanics, those tecnical professionals that become machine surgeons:
SECURITY FOOTWEAR
It must comply with the EN ISO 20345 norm and the footwear must count with a non-slip sole, a protective tow cap for impacts or possible crushing, and an anti-perforation template. Due to the envoronments where the mechanic unfolds in, it would also be appropiate the incorporation of a hydrocarbon resistance to the footwear.
PROTCTIVE GLOVES
They must comply with the EN388 standard against mechanical and physical risks caused by abrasion, cutting by blade, tearing and perforation. One of the most common types of gloves found in workshops are the anti-cut, crafted for pure mechanical work. However, the use of other types of gloves to protect hands when working with solvents, gasoline, chemicals or materials at high temperatures is common. These must obey the EN ISO 374-1/Type C or B norm.
CLOTHES
Regarding the wardrobe, the most iconic garments of the mechanics are the mechanical and working overalls. The difference between the two is that the first one is a one-piece garment with the central part completely closed, whilst the second one is supported/upheld by straps. Both types of clothing items are characterized by containing highly resistant fabrics. Moreover, it´s important that they are breathable, easy to wash and, most importantly, comfortable. At the regulatory level, they should comply with at least the requirements of category 1 for PPE´s.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
FFP2 self-filtering particle mask that complies with the EN 149 standard. Especially when the mechanic is exposed to brake dust and brake fumes from the combustion of vehicles.
IN ADDITION TO THIS EQUIPMENT, THE MECHANIC MUST USE:
EYE PROTECTION
Eye protection that complies with the EN 170 norm (ultraviolet filter) when using UV lamps for the detection of leaks in injection circuits, oil, fuel... and/or eye protection that complies with the EN 166 morm when using hand tools, tire changer, degreasing pile, hydraulic pres... etc
HEARING PROTECTION
Hearing protection that complies with EN 352/1. Meaning, the use of earmuffs when performing loud tasks.