Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential for protecting workers from on-site hazards including dust, impact, noise, chemicals, and working at height. At CMT Group, we supply a complete range of PPE for construction, infrastructure, and industrial environments, from head and eye protection to respiratory and fall arrest systems.
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Whether you are equipping a single site or managing multi-site procurement, our PPE range is built for compliance, durability, and all-day wear.
- ✓ Full PPE range covering head, eye, hand, respiratory and fall protection
- ✓ Suitable for construction, rail, utilities and industrial sectors
- ✓ EN-compliant and site-ready safety equipment
- ✓ Bulk supply options for teams and contractors
- ✓ Compatible with UK safety regulations and HSE guidance
- ✓ Fast UK despatch for urgent site requirements
PPE Compliance and Standards
All PPE supplied by CMT Group is selected to meet relevant UK and European safety standards, ensuring reliable protection across a wide range of workplace risks. PPE is a critical control measure where hazards cannot be fully eliminated, helping reduce exposure to injury, airborne contaminants, and physical impact.
Under the PPE at Work Regulations 1992, employers are legally required to provide suitable protective equipment free of charge to employees exposed to health and safety risks. All items in our range carry the required CE or UKCA marking and meet the relevant EN standard for the hazard category.
PPE Categories
Our range covers every area of body protection required on UK construction, rail, and industrial sites.
Choosing the Right PPE
Choosing the right Personal Protective Equipment depends on the specific risks present on-site. Construction and industrial environments often require a combination of protective solutions, including helmets for impact protection, gloves for handling materials, respiratory equipment for dust and airborne particles, and fall arrest systems for working at height.
PPE is designed to act as a barrier between the worker and potential hazards, reducing the risk of injury when other control measures are not sufficient. At CMT Group, we support contractors, site managers, and procurement teams with scalable PPE supply, ensuring consistent quality across projects.
| Hazard | PPE required | Key standard |
|---|---|---|
| Falling objects / impact | Safety helmet | EN 397 |
| Dust and airborne particles | FFP2 / FFP3 mask or respirator | EN 149 |
| Foot crush or puncture | Steel toe-cap safety boots | EN ISO 20345 |
| Flying debris / chemicals | Safety glasses or goggles | EN 166 |
| Mechanical hand risk | Cut-resistant or grip gloves | EN 388 |
| High noise levels | Ear plugs or ear defenders | EN 352 |
| Working at height | Full-body harness and lanyard | EN 361 / EN 354 |
PPE Supply for Construction and Industry
Personal Protective Equipment plays a critical role across construction, rail, utilities, and industrial sectors, where workers face a wide range of hazards on a daily basis. A correctly specified PPE programme ensures workers are protected against the specific risks of their environment, from head protection on active construction sites to fall arrest systems for work at height on infrastructure projects.
At CMT Group, we support contractors, site managers, and procurement teams with scalable PPE supply, ensuring consistent quality across projects. Whether you are sourcing PPE for a single job or managing ongoing site requirements, our range is built to support compliance, workforce safety, and operational efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
What PPE is required on construction sites?
Typical requirements include safety helmets (EN 397), high-visibility clothing (EN ISO 20471), safety footwear (EN ISO 20345), protective gloves (EN 388), and eye protection (EN 166). Depending on site-specific risks, additional PPE such as hearing protection, respiratory equipment, and fall arrest systems may also be required.
How do I choose the right PPE?
PPE should be selected to match the specific hazards present in the working environment, such as dust, noise, chemical exposure, falling objects, or working at height. A risk assessment should identify which hazards are present and which PPE categories are required. Each item must carry a CE or UKCA mark and meet the relevant EN standard for the hazard type.
Is PPE legally required in the UK?
Yes. Under the PPE at Work Regulations 1992, employers must provide suitable PPE free of charge to employees where risks cannot be adequately controlled by other means. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places an overarching duty of care on employers to ensure worker safety.
Can I bulk order PPE for my workforce?
Yes. CMT Group supplies PPE in bulk for contractors, infrastructure projects, and multi-site operations. Orders can be managed through our EDGE procurement portal. Contact your account manager to discuss volume pricing and ongoing supply arrangements.
Why buy PPE from CMT Group?
CMT Group supplies trade-quality PPE at scale, with fast UK delivery including same-day and next-day despatch for urgent site requirements. Our range covers every PPE category required on UK construction, rail, and industrial sites, all CE or UKCA marked and compliant with the relevant EN standards.
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Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential for protecting workers from on-site hazards including dust, impact, noise, chemicals, and working at height. At CMT Group, we supply a complete range of PPE for construction, infrastructure, and industrial environments, from head and eye protection to respiratory and fall arrest systems.
Read more Read less
Whether you are equipping a single site or managing multi-site procurement, our PPE range is built for compliance, durability, and all-day wear.
- ✓ Full PPE range covering head, eye, hand, respiratory and fall protection
- ✓ Suitable for construction, rail, utilities and industrial sectors
- ✓ EN-compliant and site-ready safety equipment
- ✓ Bulk supply options for teams and contractors
- ✓ Compatible with UK safety regulations and HSE guidance
- ✓ Fast UK despatch for urgent site requirements
PPE Compliance and Standards
All PPE supplied by CMT Group is selected to meet relevant UK and European safety standards, ensuring reliable protection across a wide range of workplace risks. PPE is a critical control measure where hazards cannot be fully eliminated, helping reduce exposure to injury, airborne contaminants, and physical impact.
Under the PPE at Work Regulations 1992, employers are legally required to provide suitable protective equipment free of charge to employees exposed to health and safety risks. All items in our range carry the required CE or UKCA marking and meet the relevant EN standard for the hazard category.
PPE Categories
Our range covers every area of body protection required on UK construction, rail, and industrial sites.
Choosing the Right PPE
Choosing the right Personal Protective Equipment depends on the specific risks present on-site. Construction and industrial environments often require a combination of protective solutions, including helmets for impact protection, gloves for handling materials, respiratory equipment for dust and airborne particles, and fall arrest systems for working at height.
PPE is designed to act as a barrier between the worker and potential hazards, reducing the risk of injury when other control measures are not sufficient. At CMT Group, we support contractors, site managers, and procurement teams with scalable PPE supply, ensuring consistent quality across projects.
| Hazard | PPE required | Key standard |
|---|---|---|
| Falling objects / impact | Safety helmet | EN 397 |
| Dust and airborne particles | FFP2 / FFP3 mask or respirator | EN 149 |
| Foot crush or puncture | Steel toe-cap safety boots | EN ISO 20345 |
| Flying debris / chemicals | Safety glasses or goggles | EN 166 |
| Mechanical hand risk | Cut-resistant or grip gloves | EN 388 |
| High noise levels | Ear plugs or ear defenders | EN 352 |
| Working at height | Full-body harness and lanyard | EN 361 / EN 354 |
PPE Supply for Construction and Industry
Personal Protective Equipment plays a critical role across construction, rail, utilities, and industrial sectors, where workers face a wide range of hazards on a daily basis. A correctly specified PPE programme ensures workers are protected against the specific risks of their environment, from head protection on active construction sites to fall arrest systems for work at height on infrastructure projects.
At CMT Group, we support contractors, site managers, and procurement teams with scalable PPE supply, ensuring consistent quality across projects. Whether you are sourcing PPE for a single job or managing ongoing site requirements, our range is built to support compliance, workforce safety, and operational efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
What PPE is required on construction sites?
Typical requirements include safety helmets (EN 397), high-visibility clothing (EN ISO 20471), safety footwear (EN ISO 20345), protective gloves (EN 388), and eye protection (EN 166). Depending on site-specific risks, additional PPE such as hearing protection, respiratory equipment, and fall arrest systems may also be required.
How do I choose the right PPE?
PPE should be selected to match the specific hazards present in the working environment, such as dust, noise, chemical exposure, falling objects, or working at height. A risk assessment should identify which hazards are present and which PPE categories are required. Each item must carry a CE or UKCA mark and meet the relevant EN standard for the hazard type.
Is PPE legally required in the UK?
Yes. Under the PPE at Work Regulations 1992, employers must provide suitable PPE free of charge to employees where risks cannot be adequately controlled by other means. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places an overarching duty of care on employers to ensure worker safety.
Can I bulk order PPE for my workforce?
Yes. CMT Group supplies PPE in bulk for contractors, infrastructure projects, and multi-site operations. Orders can be managed through our EDGE procurement portal. Contact your account manager to discuss volume pricing and ongoing supply arrangements.
Why buy PPE from CMT Group?
CMT Group supplies trade-quality PPE at scale, with fast UK delivery including same-day and next-day despatch for urgent site requirements. Our range covers every PPE category required on UK construction, rail, and industrial sites, all CE or UKCA marked and compliant with the relevant EN standards.
Accreditations and memberships
