Leather aprons
Leather aprons are particularly robust and protect against heat and fire. The protective clothing, also called leather apron, welding apron or blacksmith's apron, is important for forging work, welding work or in foundries, among other things. Here the wearer comes into contact with heat, fire and splashing metal. Leather aprons protect the wearer from injuries and his work clothes from destruction and wear.
In the ASATEX Online Shop you will find robust leather aprons made of full leather and split leather in the dimensions 80 x 100 cm and in the colours grey or white.
Protective measures against heat at the workplace
Leather aprons are an important component in the catalogue of measures against the dangers of high heat at the workplace. Occupational groups such as welders, blacksmiths or foundrymen are particularly dependent on the employer implementing the prescribed protective measures in the best possible way. Because in the long run, so-called heat work can cause damage to health. But even short-term work under the influence of heat poses a health risk. The combination of high air temperatures and heavy physical work can, for example, lead to heat exhaustion.
Employers can and must take measures to protect their employees against these dangers. First and foremost are structural measures that reduce the intensity of radiation to a tolerable level. These can be heat protection glass, sheet metal walls or chain curtains. Next in line are organisational measures. Regular breaks in areas that are less exposed to heat radiation and generally shortening the time spent in the heat area further reduce exposure. Drinking plenty of fluids is also extremely important to compensate for the loss of fluids through sweating; employers must provide drinks for this purpose.
These measures must be complemented by the personal protective equipment (PPE) of the employees. The special protective equipment must be suitable for protecting the wearer from heat, sparks, hot liquids and other typical hazards. The exact requirements for "protective clothing against heat and flames" are defined in DIN 11612.
Leather aprons are part of PPE for heat work
Protective aprons are part of the personal protective equipment for heat work. Leather aprons provide important functions to reliably protect the wearer and his work clothing. The robust protective aprons made of leather have the property of shielding the wearer from heat. This makes them an excellent complement to the aforementioned structural and organisational measures. In addition, they keep fire, sparks and hot liquids away from underclothing and the body. This is because leather has a high heat resistance and is hardly flammable. Even if you hold a lighter directly to the leather apron, it will at most shrink a little at the point and coagulate, but it will not catch fire. Flame retardancy is one of the most important properties of the welding apron. In addition, leather has water-repellent properties.
Made of cowhide, ASATEX leather aprons are particularly high-quality and robust and have a noble look. They cover the important upper body and thigh area and leave the back, which is not exposed to direct heat radiation, free. In addition, the clothing underneath is protected from dirt and wear. The adjustable cross straps allow the apron to be optimally adjusted to the wearer's body shape.
Leather aprons and other workwear exclusively for the trade
In the B2B online shop of ASATEX, which exclusively supplies the specialised trade, you will find protective aprons made of high-quality cowhide. They are particularly durable and easy to clean.
We also stock other occupational safety products that ensure safety in the demanding working day. Everything from a single source from the specialist trade exclusively for the specialist trade. In addition to leather aprons, we also stock aprons made of cotton and PVC. Products such as multinorm clothing or high-visibility clothing also ensure safety in the demanding working day.
You will find protective equipment for numerous areas of application in our product selection. Browse our range now and order your selection easily online!
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