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.

The Tyvek 500 jacket and hood protects against water and aerosol-based liquids, while allowing air and water vapor to pass through. An excellent barrier against fine particles up to 1 micron in size.

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Tyvek (DuPont) Tyvek 500 jacket model PP33 with hood Type 6
€8,00 €4,52 Excl. tax SRP
€5,47 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €4,52 / Piece
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Ansell HyFlex 11-801 work gloves for assembly work. Properties Ideal for dry or slightly oily applications requiring limited mechanical protection and a high degree of precision. Particularly well suited for light assembly applications as well as logistic

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Ansell Ansell HyFlex 11-801 work gloves for assembly work
€4,49 Excl. tax SRP
€5,43 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €4,49 / pair
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A two tone addition to our popular high visibility vest range!

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Portwest C481 - Two Tone Hi-Vis Vest - YeOr - R
€4,49 Excl. tax SRP
€5,43 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €3,60 / piece
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Ansell HyFlex 11-800 work gloves for assembly work. Properties Our legendary very first foam coating provides better ventilation and therefore provides extra comfort for the wearer. The foam nitrile coating provides better grip so that you can more easily

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Ansell Ansell HyFlex 11-800 work gloves for assembly work
€4,42 Excl. tax SRP
€5,35 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €4,42 / pair
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A classic high vis vest style with the added benefit of a dual orientated ID holder on the right chest side.

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Portwest C475 - Hi-Vis Vest - Dual ID Holder - Yellow - R
€4,31 Excl. tax SRP
€5,22 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €3,51 / piece
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A classic high vis vest style with the added benefit of a dual orientated ID holder on the right chest side.

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Portwest C475 - Hi-Vis Vest - Dual ID Holder - Orange - R
€4,31 Excl. tax SRP
€5,22 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €3,51 / piece
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Maximum cut level 5 protective tubular sleeve offering cut and heat resistance for wrist and arm area. Thumb hole for secure fit. Machine washable. Sold singly.

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Portwest A690 - 18 Inch(45cm) Cut Resistant Sleeve - Grey - R - sales
€5,91 €4,26 Excl. tax SRP
€5,15 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €4,26 / Piece
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Ansell ActivArmr Hycron 27-607 safety gloves. Features A large, robust glove for a tough but long life: three times more durable than heavy leather. Unique Ansell nitrile coating. Superior resistance to sharp and abrasive materials. Stronger yet more flex

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Ansell Ansell ActivArmr Hycron 27-607 safety gloves
€4,11 Excl. tax SRP
€4,97 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €4,11 / pair
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A Classic this leather driver is made from sheep skin one of the softest and strongest leathers available on the market. The breathable leather is great for use in mild and hot climates preventing the hands from overheating.

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Portwest A260 - Oves Driver Glove - Grey - R - Sales
€5,31 €4,02 Excl. tax SRP
€4,86 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €4,02 / Pair
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Polycarbonate Face Shield with Protective Foam and Adjustable Headband. Can be used with or without glasses and mask.

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MAX Safety MAX Safety Shield - Economy face shield - made in Portugal
€6,08 €4,00 Excl. tax SRP
€4,84 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €6,08 / Piece
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Ansell HyFlex 11-618 work glove for assembly work. Features Ansell's thinnest glove for the finest work. 18 stitches per inch liner for light duty applications provide excellent sensitivity and dexterity Extra thin 0.8mm polyurethane coating provides dext

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Ansell Ansell HyFlex 11-618 work glove for assembly work
€3,91 Excl. tax SRP
€4,73 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €3,91 / pair
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This Tyvek lab coat is made of heavy quality SMMS material. This material breathes very well and is also anti-static. 99.9% of particles larger than 3 microns are retained. With zip.

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Tyvek (DuPont) Tyvek 500 lab coat PL309 with zip
€7,00 €3,83 Excl. tax SRP
€4,63 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €3,83 / Piece
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Out of stock

Our best selling Wrap Around Spectacle is now available with additional edge protection thanks to the removable gasket which offers a super comfortable fit and optimal protection against dust and impacts. The lens are treated with anti-scratch and anti-fo

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Portwest PS32 - Wrap Around Plus Spectacle - Clear - R
€3,61 Excl. tax SRP
€4,37 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €1,98 / piece
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Ansell AlphaTec 87-118 chemical protective gloves. Main properties High resistance to water based chemicals. Good abrasion resistance. Strong and flexible glove for numerous industrial applications. Lining in 100% flocked cotton

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Ansell Ansell AlphaTec 87-118 chemical protective gloves
€3,37 Excl. tax SRP
€4,08 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €3,37 / pair
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A229 - Classic Double Palm Rigger Glove - Green - R - This superior double palm rigger is constructed to offer outstanding protection. The additional reinforcement to the palm and forefinger areas ensures improved durability. Ideal for use in construction

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Portwest A229 - Classic Double Palm Rigger Glove - Green - R
€3,34 Excl. tax SRP
€4,04 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €2,70 / pair
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The Thermal Grip Glove is perfect for construction transportation refuse collection maintenance and local authority work. This glove has a warm acrylic 10 gauge liner and is ideal for more heavy duty outdoor tasks or those people working in cold condition

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Portwest A140 - Thermal Grip Glove - OrBk - B
€3,34 Excl. tax SRP
€4,04 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €2,48 / pair
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The Thermal Grip Glove is perfect for construction transportation refuse collection maintenance and local authority work. This glove has a warm acrylic 10 gauge liner and is ideal for more heavy duty outdoor tasks or those people working in cold condition

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Portwest A140 - Thermal Grip Glove - Black - R
€3,34 Excl. tax SRP
€4,04 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €2,48 / pair
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A812 - Nitrosafe Plus Chemical Gauntlet - Green - R - More than just a nitrile gauntlet the A812 is tested and certified to offer protection against many common chemicals found in industry today. The anti-slip pattern offers high dexterity in wet and dry

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Portwest A812 - Nitrosafe Plus Chemical Gauntlet - Green - R
€3,26 Excl. tax SRP
€3,94 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €2,25 / pair
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Ansell AlphaTec 37-675 chemical protective gloves. Properties Extremely comfortable, chemical resistant glove for a wide range of applications. available in various versions with different lengths, thicknesses, sizes and linings. The glove is designed to

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Ansell Ansell AlphaTec 37-675 chemical protective gloves
€3,25 Excl. tax SRP
€3,93 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €3,25 / pair
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Aura 9320/22+ for construction, chemical and metal industry (FFP2). The 9322+ Dust Masks are suitable for respiratory protection during drilling, sawing, manual sanding or sanding with an orbital sander. The vented respirator helps to provide FFP2 level p

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3M Safety 3M Aura 9322+ dust mask FFP2 + valve
€3,17 Excl. tax SRP
€3,84 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €3,17 / Piece
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Combining cut resistance comfort dexterity and grip in a seamless PU palm dipped liner.

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Portwest A620 - Cut 3 PU Palm Glove - Grey - R - sales
€3,15 €3,06 Excl. tax SRP
€3,70 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €3,06 / Pair
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A302 - Fully Dipped Nitrile Safety Cuff - Navy - R - This extra durable heavyweight nitrile glove is fully dipped giving even more protection against cuts scrapes punctures and tears. The safety cuff feature allows for these gloves to be removed instantly

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Portwest A302 - Fully Dipped Nitrile Safety Cuff - Navy - R
€2,82 Excl. tax SRP
€3,41 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €1,89 / pair
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Impact resistant polycarbonate replacement visor. Suitable for PW54 PS54 PW55 and PS55.

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Portwest PW56 - Endurance Visor Replacement - Clear - R
€2,66 Excl. tax SRP
€3,22 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €2,07 / piece
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A219 - Classic Chrome Rigger Glove - YeRe - E - The Classic Chrome Rigger is constructed using premium split leather with additional knuckle padding for added protection that offers excellent protection and value. Ideal for multiple general handling appli

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Portwest A219 - Classic Chrome Rigger Glove - YeRe - E
€2,64 Excl. tax SRP
€3,19 Incl. tax SRP
Unit price : €2,07 / pair
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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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