PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FORESTRY WORKERS

Despite the great development of techniques and technology many workplaces are still very risky. To enable a safer work activity, personal protective equipment is developed for individual types of activities to protect workers from potential hazards and injuries. The paper presents personal protective equipment for forestry workers, which includes protective clothing, gloves, shoes and a protective helmet. Proper use of personal protective equipment significantly reduces the risk of injuries and occupational accidents.