AROUND 60% OF BUSINESSES COULD BE USING SOME INADEQUATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Many workers in hazardous environments could be wearing protective workwear that is not fit for purpose, according to workwear supply and laundry provider, Elis.

Elis works with thousands of businesses around the UK, advising them on their protective clothing requirements, supplying the workwear and then regularly laundering and maintaining it. The company has in-house PPE expertise in recommending workwear based on risks and hazards present in industrial working environments and estimates that around 60 percent of businesses are using at least some workwear that is not fit for purpose.

Elis works with thousands of businesses around the UK, advising them on their protective workwear requirements, supplying their workwear and then regularly laundering and maintaining it. Ensuring that employees have the right, clean workwear where and when they need it.

Elis has been operating its workwear supply and laundry service for over a hundred years, and runs a nationwide service, with in-house PPE expertise and a nationwide network of industrial laundries and delivery fleets.Elis is the largest provider of workwear and laundry services in Europe and also operates in Latin America, covering 28 countries in total.

Elis provides its customers with a wide range of high quality, durable and comfortable workwear. All protective workwear PPE requirements are covered, including high visibility and protection from welding sparks, electric arc flash, chemicals, heat and flames. Because Elis also has its own design and manufacturing capabilities, if there is a specific colour or feature required, Elis can produce it.

Elis supplies its garments on a cost-effective rental basis, so there are no up-front purchasing costs, and there’s also flexibility to swap items if employees change.