PPE dictionary
Synthetic heat-stable fiber used for high-temperature protection. Includes para-aramids (Kevlar®) for cut/flame resistance and meta-aramids (Nomex®) for antistatic/flame resistance.
An anatomically shaped part that strengthens the bridge between the sole and the heel, allowing for better foot stability.
Electrical burns caused without current passing through the body. Skin damage occurs mostly on hands and face; protection is provided by visors.
A treatment applied to the lens surface to prevent fogging; not compatible with mirror (flash) coatings.
A tightening system for safety helmets located at the nape of the neck (press and turn).
A component used to support the arch of the foot, made of steel or composite materials.
Pieces of fabric worn around the arm; fluorescent ones are auxiliary equipment for visibility, not PPE.
The specific point (sternal or dorsal) on a harness where fall protection equipment is connected.
Acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene (ABS) is a thermoplastic material used in industry for rigid and lightweight products and those cast in molds. The material is used to make construction safety helmets.
A fiber obtained by the action of artificial resin on cellulose, and its characteristics are: lightness, excellent optical properties, stability to heat, resistance to most chemicals. However, it has certain disadvantages: poor resistance to abrasion and scratching, risk of ignition near heat sources higher than 100°C.
A system developed by the Delta Plus Group that uses a porous layer inserted into the shoe to ensure breathability and allow the skin to breathe.
A directive referring to devices and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Fall protection equipment with an automatic fall arresting function and automatic rope extension.
A synthetic fiber very similar to wool: high elasticity, lightness, thermal insulation, and high resistance to wear and tear. A thermoplastic material with low absorption and fast drying.
A system developed by Delta Plus Group which, through a porous layer inserted into the shoe, ensures breathability and allows the skin to breathe.
Carbon treated by pyrolysis to increase its absorption capacity. It creates a chemical principle that allows the retention of toxic gas and vapor molecules.
DELTALU aluminized lining combines thermal insulation and lightness; polyester wool on a micro-perforated aluminum sheet. True protection against wind and cold.
Property of a product that prevents or limits the buildup of static electricity. Essential in environments at risk of explosion (refineries, paint shops, mines).
Assumed Protection Value: a comprehensive method including frequency attenuation, mean attenuation, standard deviation, and minimum attenuation at all frequency levels.
Average Quality Level. ISO 2859 standards indicate the maximum number of defective gloves allowed in a batch of 100.
The loss of material from a surface exposed to mechanical impacts. In standards like EN388, it measures how long a product lasts before damage.
A treatment applied by dipping lenses into a silicone-based solvent to protect the surface from scratches.
