Protection tips for dock workers

Safety Workwear Shop has been supplying PPE and workwear to Antwerp dock workers from other European ports for almost 10 years. We know that this heavy work requires special protection. Read our tips.

Endurance vented ABS shell helmet without retractable visor. Improved - sold with 4 points chin strap included.

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Portwest PS55 - Endurance Helmet - White - R
€14,96 Excl. tax SRP
€18,10 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €11,07 / piece
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Endurance vented ABS shell helmet without retractable visor. Improved - sold with 4 points chin strap included.

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Portwest PS55 - Endurance Helmet - Orange - R
€14,96 Excl. tax SRP
€18,10 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €11,07 / piece
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Endurance Plus ABS shell helmet now available without retractable visor. Improved - sold with 4 points chin strap included.

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Portwest PS54 - Endurance Plus Helmet - Yellow - R
€14,96 Excl. tax SRP
€18,10 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €11,07 / piece
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In stock

OxyBAC FOAM Wash NL - 1L hand cleaning for the food industry

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Deb Stoko OxyBAC FOAM Wash NL - 1L hand cleaning for the food industry
€14,90 Excl. tax SRP
€18,03 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €14,90 / Piece
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Out of stock

High-Visibility Colour. This product is compatible with safety helmets PS53 PS54 PW54 PS55 PW55 PV60 PV64 PV50 PV54 and PS51.

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Portwest PS47 - Endurance HV Ear Protector - Yellow - R
€14,78 Excl. tax SRP
€17,88 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €11,70 / piece
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High-Visibility Colour. This product is compatible with safety helmets PS53 PS54 PW54 PS55 PW55 PV60 PV64 PV50 PV54 and PS51.

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Portwest PS47 - Endurance HV Ear Protector - Orange - R
€14,78 Excl. tax SRP
€17,88 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €11,70 / piece
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Non-vented premium level goggle. Excellent protection against large dust particles fine dust particles gas and liquid splashes. Excelled when tested for high impact resistance and extreme temperatures (ranging from –5°C to +55°C). Can be worn with prescri

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Portwest PW25 - Ultra Vista Goggle Unvented - Clear - R
€14,61 Excl. tax SRP
€17,68 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €13,20 / piece
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The Impact glove features a fully padded leather palm ensuring total comfort for the wearer. Rubber knuckle protection padded palm protection and a reinforced thumb makes this glove tough enough to tackle the most demanding job.

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Portwest A720 - Impact - High Performance Glove - Navy - R
€14,52 Excl. tax SRP
€17,57 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €13,41 / pair
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This classic vest uses our highly innovative triple technology Glowtex function. Offering advanced visibility by combining fluorescent fabric HiVisTex reflective tape and Glowtex phosphorescence tape which glows in the dark. Suitable for day night and zer

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Portwest G470 - Triple Technology Vest - Yellow - R
€14,43 Excl. tax SRP
€17,46 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €11,70 / piece
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This classic vest uses our highly innovative triple technology Glowtex function. Offering advanced visibility by combining fluorescent fabric HiVisTex reflective tape and Glowtex phosphorescence tape which glows in the dark. Suitable for day night and zer

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Portwest G470 - Triple Technology Vest - Orange - R
€14,43 Excl. tax SRP
€17,46 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €11,70 / piece
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Out of stock

The new generation of working gloves offering maximum grip with maximum impact protection. Abrasion resistant nitrile foam coating provides exceptional grip for water grease and oil contact. Lightweight and breathable seamless liner with Hook & Loop strap

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Portwest A721 - Anti Impact Grip Glove - YeOr - R
€14,17 Excl. tax SRP
€17,15 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €12,42 / pair
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Showa 477 are cold resistant gloves with nitrile foam grip

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Showa Showa 477 cold resistant gloves with nitrile foam grip
€16,85 €14,15 Excl. tax SRP
€17,12 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €14,15 / Pair
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Keep cool in this high quality value for money Hi-Vis T-Shirt. The lightweight sports-type fabric provides unbeatable wearer comfort and great ventilation on those hot summer days.

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Portwest S478 - Hi-Vis T-Shirt - Yellow - R
€13,73 Excl. tax SRP
€16,61 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €10,26 / piece
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Mesh visor with PP browguard suitable for protection against large high-speed particles. The ratchet adjustment system is designed for easy use. Replacement visor available (PW94).

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Portwest PW93 - Browguard with Mesh Visor - Black - R
€13,73 Excl. tax SRP
€16,61 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €9,72 / piece
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Showa S-TEX 306 gloves have a cut resistant flexible Hagane Coil liner with a 3 quarter Foam nitrile grip coating. This allows the back of the hand to breathe while still protecting against oil contact.

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Showa S-TEX 376 gloves with oil grip and cut resistance
€12,58 €13,45 Excl. tax SRP
€16,27 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €13,45 / Pair
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A728 - Supergrip Impact HR Cut Glove - Orange - R - The combination of a state-of-the-art TPE coating with an EN388:2016 level D liner makes this glove suitable for almost any task. Impact protection to the back of the hand and high visibility colouring f

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Portwest A728 - Supergrip Impact HR Cut Glove - Orange - R
€13,29 Excl. tax SRP
€16,08 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €11,25 / pair
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Out of stock

CT90 - CT Sleeve AHR+ - Grey - R - Achieving maximum Cut Level F protection the CT90 Sleeve offers exceptional protection to forearm while working with high cut risk hazards. Designed using materials free from glass and steel fibres avoiding skin irritati

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Portwest CT90 - CT Sleeve AHR+ - Grey - R
€13,20 Excl. tax SRP
€15,97 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €9,72 / pair
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Excellent attenuation level can be adjusted into the stand off position when not in use. Easy to clip-on it is compatible with PS53 PS54 PW54 PS55 PW55 PV60 PV64 PV50 PV54 PS51 helmets.

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Portwest PW47 - Endurance Clip-On Ear Protector - Red - R
€13,02 Excl. tax SRP
€15,75 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €10,08 / piece
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S-TEX 581 cut-resistant touchscreen gloves from Showa are ultra-light and yet cut hazard class 5 according to both EN388 and ISO 13997. With a microporous nitrile coating for a fantastic grip on oily surfaces. With wrist protection against cutting.

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Showa S-TEX 581 cut-resistant touchscreen gloves
€15,76 €12,90 Excl. tax SRP
€15,61 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €12,90 / Pair
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Classic design bump-cap; ventilation ports for maximum breathability. Metallic ring holes for baseball cap look. Hook and loop adjustable size.

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Portwest PW59 - Portwest Bump Cap - Black - R
€12,76 Excl. tax SRP
€15,44 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €10,26 / piece
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An apron particularly well protected against acid in batteries is the apron Sioen Bratislava. The inner is made of 100% polyester, and the outer surface of PVC of 300g / m 2. This consists in green and white.

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Sioen Bratislava Chemical apron
€12,60 Excl. tax SRP
€15,25 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €19,00 /
Excl. Shipping costs
Out of stock

A802 - Heavyweight Latex Rubber Gauntlet - Black - R - Designed for outstanding protection and excellent abrasion resistance the Heavyweight Latex Rubber Gauntlet is available in two options. 44cm length with 1.1mm thick latex or 60cm length and 1.3mm thi

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Portwest A802 - Heavyweight Latex Rubber Gauntlet - Black - R
€12,50 Excl. tax SRP
€15,13 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €10,62 / pair
Excl. Shipping costs
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B028 - Rechargeable Twin LED Beanie - Yellow - R - This high-performance acrylic beanie hat features two removable LED lights on the front and back for all round visibility. The rechargeable LED lights can be charged in a USB port. Ideal for walkers cycli

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Portwest B028 - Rechargeable Twin LED Beanie - Yellow - R
€12,41 Excl. tax SRP
€15,02 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €9,54 / piece
Excl. Shipping costs
Out of stock

B028 - Rechargeable Twin LED Beanie - Orange - R - This high-performance acrylic beanie hat features two removable LED lights on the front and back for all round visibility. The rechargeable LED lights can be charged in a USB port. Ideal for walkers cycli

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Portwest B028 - Rechargeable Twin LED Beanie - Orange - R
€12,41 Excl. tax SRP
€15,02 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €9,54 / piece
Excl. Shipping costs
Out of stock

Safety Workwear Shop has been supplying PPE and workwear to Antwerp dock workers from other European ports for almost 10 years. We know that this heavy work requires special protection.

Read Jarno's tips.

Interviewer: Hi Jarno, can you tell us about your work in the port of Antwerp?

Jarno: Of course, I work as a crane operator in one of the container terminals here.

Interviewer: That sounds interesting. What are some of the biggest challenges you face in your job?

Jarno: Well, one of the biggest challenges is working with such heavy loads. We have to be very careful to make sure the containers are tight and the crane doesn't fall over.

Interviewer: I can imagine that safety is a major concern in your field. What safety measures do you and your team take?

Jarno: Safety is definitely our top priority. We wear helmets, goggles and high visibility vests at all times. We also have safety protocols for every aspect of the job, from moving the containers to operating the crane.

Interviewer: That's great to hear. Have you ever experienced near misses or accidents at work?

Jarno: Luckily I personally haven't had any accidents, but I did see a few near misses. That's why it's so important to stay focused and follow all safety procedures.

Interviewer: Absolutely. Finally, what advice would you give to someone interested in becoming a crane operator?

Jarno: My advice would be to take safety seriously and never take shortcuts. It's a demanding job, but it can also be very rewarding if you approach it with the right mindset!

 

 

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