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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY GEAR AND PPE

Personal protection equipment and other needs for safety compliance.

Best Supply can equip you and your crew with the gear they need to stay safe on the job in any environment.

It would be impossible to take on-the-job safety too seriously. The construction industry accounts for one out of every five U.S. workplace fatalities each year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nonfatal injuries in construction result in a median of 28 lost workdays per incident.

No doubt about it, construction work can be hazardous. Insisting that every person on the job site wears appropriate safety equipment and follows safety policies saves lives, money and time.

Best Supply is prepared to equip you and your crew with the gear they need to stay safe on the job in any environment.

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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY GEAR AND PPE WE OFFER

Our inventory of construction safety gear covers the full range of categories:

  • Visibility: Safety vests
  • Head protection: Hard hats
  • Fall protection: Body harnesses, shock-absorbing lanyards, self-retracting lifelines (SRL) or yo-yos
  • Eye and face protection: Safety glasses, goggles and masks
  • Hearing protection: Disposable and reusable ear protectors
  • Respiratory protection: Respirator systems, masks and filters
  • Hand protection: Gloves
  • First aid kits

We also provide danger tape and other marking systems to make hazards more visible. Our scaffolds and platforms meet regulatory standards to mitigate risk.

Learn more about construction safety gear and PPE from Best Supply.

THE FATAL FOUR: CONSRUCTION SITE ACCIDENT PREVENTION

According to OSHA, four categories of accidents account for the largest share of construction site accidents and 60 percent of fatalities:

  • Falls
  • Struck by objects
  • Caught in between objects
  • Electrical exposure

Further, the construction industry is identified in three of the top five reasons in 2021 for a citation or penalty from OSHA. In order, they are inadequate fall protection (construction); substandard respiratory protection (general industry); ladder violations (construction); poor hazard communication and planning (general industry); and scaffolding violations (construction). Best Supply can help keep your job site safe and violation-free.


5 CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

The nonprofit National Center for Construction Education and Research offers these five tips to cultivate a culture of safety:

Identify potential hazards: Proper planning, staging and critical thinking can help craft professionals create a safer work environment and minimize dangers in the field. One large construction engineering firm developed a RED Book (short for Recognize, Eliminate, Discuss), which workers use daily to identify hazards in advance that they’ll be exposed to in that day’s work.

Wear safety gear: Having the right gear for the work being done reduces injuries—minor and major.

Trust and respect the safety manager: Embracing the role of the safety manager helps ensure that all workers are informed, prepared and safety-minded when working.

Provide regular safety training: Proper safety training for craft professionals is crucial. To keep the message front and center, ongoing training and safety reminders should be provided.

Use mobile technology: Employees can use cameras and videos to share workplace hazards, alert safety departments and be involved in actively mitigating job site hazards. Even utilizing the basic text/call functions, the construction industry can communicate with each other quickly and efficiently.

CUSTOMER SERVICE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

We employ construction specialists who know what it takes to keep a job running smoothly. Our customers count on us to deliver on time with everything they need for the day’s work. We’re a  reliable supply chain partner that provides materials, tools, consumables and the critical equipment you need to get the job done safely.

We offer same-day delivery on many products, and our well-maintained transport fleet has the vehicles and manpower to show up as promised. Our employees are empowered to resolve issues when they arise, so you’re not left standing around waiting for an answer to come back from corporate.


LEARN MORE ABOUT CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PRODUCTS FROM BEST SUPPLY

Whatever your project, look to Best Supply to meet your needs for construction supplies for commercial and residential use and the safety equipment to meet regulatory standards and keep workers safe on the job.

Contact us today for more information on our products or services, to request a quote or to schedule a delivery.

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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY GEAR & PPE - FAQs

Choosing the Right Gear

What fall protection equipment do I need, and when is it required? Fall protection is generally required in construction when workers are exposed to falls of six feet or more to a lower level, and a basic personal fall arrest system includes a full-body harness, a connecting device (a shock-absorbing lanyard or a self-retracting lifeline), and a secure anchor point rated for fall arrest. The right setup depends on the work height, the clearance available below, and the anchorage. Always confirm requirements against OSHA fall protection standards and your site safety plan. Best Supply carries body harnesses, shock-absorbing lanyards, and self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) to build a compliant system.
What’s the difference between a shock-absorbing lanyard and a self-retracting lifeline (SRL)? A shock-absorbing lanyard is a fixed-length connector with a built-in energy absorber that allows a limited free fall before arresting it, so it requires enough clearance below the work surface to stop the fall safely. A self-retracting lifeline (SRL, sometimes called a yo-yo) pays out and retracts like a seatbelt and locks quickly when a fall begins, which shortens the fall distance and makes it a better choice where clearance is limited. The right choice depends on your anchor location and the clearance beneath the work area. Best Supply carries both shock-absorbing lanyards and self-retracting lifelines.
How do I choose the right safety gloves for the job? Choose gloves based on the main hazard of the task: cut-resistant gloves (rated on the ANSI/ISEA A1–A9 cut scale) for handling sharp materials, chemical-resistant gloves for solvents and adhesives, impact gloves for demolition and heavy material handling, and general-purpose work gloves for grip and abrasion. A higher ANSI cut level means more protection but often less dexterity, so match the rating to the actual risk. Best Supply stocks MaxiFlex 34-8743 general-purpose work gloves, rated ANSI/ISEA A2 for cut resistance, and can special order higher cut-resistance gloves when a job calls for them.
What type of respirator do I need on a construction site? The right respirator depends on the airborne hazard: a disposable N95 filtering facepiece handles many dust and particulate tasks, while a half- or full-face respirator with the correct cartridges is needed for silica, fumes, vapors, or higher-exposure work. Under OSHA rules, respirator use generally requires medical clearance, fit testing, and a written respiratory protection program, so the device has to match both the hazard and the wearer. Best Supply carries respirator systems, masks, and filters and can help you source the right type. Always confirm requirements with OSHA standards and your safety program.

Buying, Delivery & Service

What safety gear and PPE categories do you carry? Best Supply carries the full range of construction PPE categories: high-visibility safety vests; hard hats for head protection; fall protection including body harnesses, shock-absorbing lanyards, and self-retracting lifelines; safety glasses, goggles, and face protection; disposable and reusable hearing protection; respirator systems, masks, and filters; work gloves; and first aid kits. We also stock danger tape and hazard-marking systems, plus scaffolds and platforms that meet regulatory standards. If there’s something you need that we don’t normally stock, we can special order it from our vendor partners.
Does the safety gear you sell meet job site and OSHA standards? Virtually all the safety gear we sell meets current safety standards; however, if there is a specific code or compliance requirement you need to meet, we can assist you with the proper gear to keep you and your crew safe.
If there’s a safety item you don’t stock, can it be ordered? We’re happy to special order any safety items from one of our many vendor partners to make sure you have everything you need to meet your safety requirements.
Can you help with instruction on how to properly use safety gear? Our staff is familiar with most standard safety equipment and would be happy to assist with any instruction where we can add value. Should you require advanced instruction beyond our expertise, we’d be happy to connect you with a safety gear manufacturer’s representative to make sure you and your team are well advised and safe on the job site.
Do you offer same-day delivery and bulk PPE orders for crews? Yes—Best Supply offers same-day delivery on many products, depending on what's in stock, and our well-maintained transport fleet delivers PPE and safety gear right to the job site along with the rest of your supplies. We're set up to outfit crews of all sizes, so you can order safety gear in the quantities your team needs; bulk pricing depends on the items in stock and available for delivery. To check availability, get bulk pricing, or schedule a delivery, contact our team or request a quote.
Do you have any discounted, overstock, or clearance safety gear available? Yes—Best Supply keeps a rotating list of inventory specials on building supplies that can include discounted, overstock, and clearance items when they’re available. Because this inventory changes regularly, the best way to see what’s currently offered is to browse our inventory specials on building supplies and contact our team to confirm availability and pricing. For larger PPE orders, our team can also put together a competitive quote for your crew.