Steel and metalworking occupational safety guide
In metalworking, cut, heat, spark, noise and handling risks can occur within a single operation.
Where a good specification begins
What should be clarified first?
A hand-protection performance level alone is not enough: grip, sheet edges, oily surfaces and thermal exposure must also be assessed. Welding requires an integrated eye, face, hand and clothing system, while particle and noise exposure determine equipment for grinding.
Typical risk areas
- Sharp sheet edges and burrs
- Hot metal and sparks
- Flying particles and dust
- Prolonged noise exposure
Role and task
Which starting kit suits each role?
These are procurement starting points, not automatic PPE requirements.
| Role | Procurement starting point |
|---|---|
| Sheet-metal handler | Gloves selected for cut risk and grip, plus arm and foot protection. |
| Welder | Eye, face, hand and body protection selected for the welding process. |
| Grinding and cutting operator | Eye and face protection, hearing protection and particle-appropriate RPE. |
| Material handler | Mechanical hand and foot protection, with high-visibility clothing where required. |
Live PIM selection
4–5 recommended starting products
We first show products manually featured in the PIM for this product group, then complete the selection in recommendation order. Availability and product data are refreshed directly from the PIM.
Product groups and selection criteria
Building blocks for the complete solution
A system, not a one-off kit
Plan in three layers
- 1. Core role kit
- Clothing, footwear and basic PPE used on every shift, with size runs and defined replacement triggers.
- 2. Task module
- Additional protection and checks issued for less frequent but higher-risk operations.
- 3. Reordering plan
- Minimum stock, size distribution, seasonality, inspections and documented approval points.
Related professional articles
The detailed knowledge behind the decision
Hand protection
Protective glove selection guide
Protective glove standards and markings explained: mechanical and chemical risks, cut resistance, materials, coatings, grip and sizing.
Read more →Respiratory protection
Choosing respiratory protection: FFP mask or reusable respirator?
How to select respiratory protection for particles, gases and vapours: FFP1–FFP3, A, B, E, K and P filters, combined cartridges, powered systems and face-seal checks.
Read more →Procurement
PPE tender documents: a specification template using EN standards
Write a PPE specification that produces comparable bids: five layers of requirements, a role-based template and practical evaluation criteria.
Read more →Procurement checklist
Before requesting a quote
Better input produces more comparable quotations, a more accurate size run and fewer later changes.
- 01 Record cut and heat exposure for each task
- 02 Trial gloves with the actual workpiece
- 03 Check eye and face protection compatibility with respiratory and hearing protection
- 04 Document replacement cycles and rejection criteria
Primary sources
Professional and legal framework
This page supports decision-making. Specific obligations must always be established from current legislation, the local risk assessment and the documentation for the selected product.
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Hungarian Act XCIII of 1993 on Occupational Safety
The Hungarian legal framework for risk assessment, prevention and employer responsibility.
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Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment
Essential requirements and conformity assessment for PPE placed on the EU market.
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Hungarian Decree 65/1999 (XII. 22.) EüM on the use of PPE at work
Direct Hungarian requirements for workplace selection, compatibility, use, training and inspection.
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EU-OSHA OiRA risk-assessment tools
A step-by-step risk-assessment framework, particularly useful for micro and small enterprises.
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Hungarian Decree 3/2002 (II. 8.) SZCSM–EüM on minimum workplace safety requirements
The comprehensive Hungarian framework for the design, operation and risk control of fixed workplaces.
Important professional note
The product groups and combinations shown are starting points. They do not replace the employer’s documented risk assessment, PPE issue rules, the manufacturer’s instructions or the decision of a competent occupational safety professional. Always verify markings, compatibility and protective performance in the current documentation for the selected product.
Steel and metalworking business procurement
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