Safety Buying Guide

Types of Safety Products

Safety Shoes

The safety shoes and gumboots which are available at Moglix have been manufactured by well-known companies such as Allen Cooper, Bata, Hillson, Safari Pro, Karam etc. These shoes are available with different types of soles such as compact PVC, Airmix, Airmax, Antiskid Lug, Direct Injected, Direct Injected PU Sole and Direct Injection PU etc. Most of the shoes that Moglix has on offer are abrasion, chemical and oil resistant.

We also deal in safety footwear that is non-slip and shock resistant. The gumbootswhich are available at Moglix are equipped with a protective steel toe and a soft and flexible PVC. These gumboots comply with existing ISI specifications. The shoes that Moglix has on offer are perspiration resistant and can, therefore, check sweating for long hours. They can thus be worn for long hours by professionals and technicians while being on the move. Our safety shoes are suitable for use in industries such real estate, steel, iron, drill, metallurgy, logistics etc. To know more, you can visit our safety shoes buying guide.

How to Select Safety Products?

Safety Shoes

• You can select safety shoes on the basis of their features and sole type.
• Most of the industrial safety shoes that are available in the market are equipped with PVC, PU, and TPU soles. If you require safety shoes that are suitable for use throughout the year, then you need to opt for shoes which are water resistant.
• The new collection of safety shoes which are offered by Moglix is shock resistant, abrasion resistant, heat resistant and chemical resistant. They offer users with metatarsal and bacterial protection.
• Safety shoes can also be selected according to the type of industry you are working in. Footwear that come with oil resistant outsoles, for instance, can help aviation professionals to deal with heavy machinery.

Safety Googles

• Safety goggles which are made from premium quality of virgin resin polycarbonate material are known to offer effective eye protection for years together. Goggles with recycled resins are cheaper and have a higher degree of distortion. Their yellowing lenses also have poor durability.
• Zero distortion will enable you to view everything with greater clarity through safety glasses. You will be able to wear these types of lenses over a long span of time without any strain to the eyes.
• The fittings of the safety glasses are also an important factor which you will need to pay adequate attention to. One rule of thumb that you can follow is to check the width of the frame and nosepiece, length, and angle of temples. Safety glasses usually have a width between 4-6 inches from one temple hinge to another. Most of the safety glasses are made from normal size nosepieces and suits well for most people.
• You can acquire a higher level of comfort if the goggles which opt for come with a number of additional features. In case the pair you opt for comes with soft-nose pins, you will acquire a higher level of comfort. If the glasses have a soft piece on the area around your temple tip, then they will ensure a smoother fitting around your ears.
• The availability of replacement lenses can to a great extent bring down maintenance costs. Since the lens is the costliest part of safety glasses, it is always wise to look for goggles that come with replacement lenses. At present, there are numerous replacement options which are available in the Indian market include clear, gray, mocha, amber, silver mirror etc.

Fall Protection

• Good Safety Harness-This type of harnesses is ideal for use by professionals who need to use them once in a while. They are usually compliant with the latest industrial specifications and are affordably priced. However, they do not offer a high level of comfort.
• Specialty Safety Harness- This type of harnesses is designed for a particular type of job. This type of harness is of different types.
• Better Safety Harness- An ideal option for professionals who are looking for harnesses within a reasonable range, these harnesses have more features than good safety harness.
• Premium Safety Harness- This type of harness has a high level of comfort and features. The harness can be worn by users throughout the day while working at great heights in construction sites.

Traffic Safety

• Traffic Cones- Collapsible traffic cones that are being offered by Moglix have a high visibility during the daytime rather than night. These traffic cones also have greater visibility during the night since they are illuminated from their interiors using the battery powered light and LED light with two-mode light up modes- ‘’flash’’ and steady on. They are equipped with rubber feet and can resist moving from high winds or passing vehicles. The traffic cones which are available at Moglix are flat and occupy limited space within a vehicle when they are not in use.
• Road Studs- Precedence should be given to studs which have a dynamic design since they can put up with maximum load. Reflectors with high reflection capacity, which are molded in PMMA material are fitted on these studs. These reflectors are welded with ABS base plate using ultrasonic welding process to ensure that water and dust don't touch their interior. This helps in maintaining the reflectivity over a long span of time.
• Speed Breakers and Bumps- While looking for speed breakers and bumps, a buyer should always look for bumps which offer high resistance against severe impacts. The new collection of speed breakers and bumps offer a high range of resistance to UV temperature and moisture. They come with a standard skid resistant base and can be installed with a short span of time using spikes and epoxy for anchoring. The presence of UV stabilizers ensures that permanent colors don’t fade within a short span of time.
• Convex Mirrors- While selecting convex mirrors, you will need to ensure that you choose a model of the correct size. Opting for a convex mirror of a correct size depends on factors such as determining what you intend to view in it, its distance from the mirror and where it is being mounted.
• Safety Barriers- Your preference should be for those safety barriers that are economic and efficient and offer optimum protection from unpredicted traffic. It is essential to procure the barriers from well-known manufacturers since quality is of paramount importance.

If you are buying barriers primarily for use in events, then you need to opt for the ones that have high portability. Water-filled barriers can prove to be highly useful under such circumstances. Use of reviews can ensure that you buy a barrier of good quality. It should also fit into your budget. Water-filled barriers are highly effective in regulating crowd traffic.

Safety Signs and Signals

• Danger Signs- Since these signs are used to warn against immediate danger, you need to have a clear view on the recommendations of OSHA. OSHA instructs that red, black and white colors need to be used as danger signs.
• Fire Safety Signs-Fire safety signs are of different types such as warning signs and prohibition signs. Signs which prohibit an activity come with a red circular band and single diagonal cross bar which moves down from left to right. The background needs to be white while the pictogram needs to show the command in black.
• Warning signs- These types of signs warn against a specific type of hazard. Warning signs come with a black band which is in the shape of an equilateral triangle. You should look for the ones whose background within the band is yellow. It will signify the type of hazard in black positioned in the middle of the sign.

Safety Helmets

Usually, people focus on color, design, and price, your major area of concern should be the level of protection that a helmet offers. Use of full-face safety helmet can ensure optimum protection since it will cover your head and face. Such a design comes with a flip-up face shield which protects the user’s eyes. A three-quarter or open-face helmet could also offer a high level of protection.

Safety Gloves

The usage of safety gloves isn’t confined to factories and workshops but homes also. Therefore, you will need to have a clear idea about the exact purpose for which you will use the gloves. Apart from the fitting, you also need to check the material which they are made from. A number of safety gloves models can be laundered and therefore they don’t need to be disposed of after being used. To ensure that you stay safe from cuts, you need to go for gloves which are equipped with cut resistant glove shells. This type of gloves is abrasion resistant and can, therefore, be used over a long period of time.

Respiratory Masks

Respiratory masks that are used in industrial applications need to be oil proof. The masks which are equipped with adjustable nosepieces normally have a tighter fit. If comfort is something which is at the top of your mind, then you should opt for masks which come with exhalation valves. As for professionals who are exposed to highly toxic particles, use of non-disposable masks with sealing gaskets would be the ideal choice for daily use.

Hearing Protection

• Earplugs-The earplugs which are available at Moglix have been created from the best quality of polyurethane material. These earplugs are available in a size which fits all ear canals. It is suitable for blasting, cleaning, assembly, demolition, electrical facility, machine operations and grinding.
• Ear Muffs- The ear muffs which are available at Moglix come with a cushioned headband which offers a high level of comfort throughout the day to the wearer. The lightweight of these ear muffs causes minimal hindrance in the mobility of the user. These cushions are filled with foam and can, therefore, be used over long time periods by the user without feeling any type of discomfort. These ear muffs are suitable for use in industries such as real estate, paper processing, petrochemicals textile, railways etc.

Maintenance Tips for Safety Products

Safety Shoes- One effective way to take care of your shoes is to change them on a regular basis. You can wear casual shoes rather than safety shoes once you return from your workplace. The leather is a natural fabric which requires time in order to recover. When kept indoors, leather shoes take almost twice as much time to get perspiration moisture in leather than they do while absorbing it. Therefore, if you have used a shoe for around 7 hours, make sure that it is kept as it is for 14 hours.

Safety Goggles- Abrasions on glasses can make them unusable. Therefore, make it a point not to use abrasive cleaners to clean safety goggles. The safety glasses need to be cleaned on a regular basis. You can rinse the glasses using cool water for debris removal. Once the dirt has been removed, dry them with a soft cloth. You can also make use of a can of compressed air in order to remove the dust and dirt. The best option is to utilize a cloth which is specifically meant for cleaning glasses. Pre-moistened lens towels.

Safety Helmets-To clean safety helmets from time to time, soak its headline in mild, soapy water. Avoid using solvents or chemicals in order to clean any part of the helmet as they might destroy protective coatings and damage its structural integrity. The air vents and channels of helmets can be cleaned using air compressed air. Let the headliner to air dry completely post washing and in between usage.

Safety Gloves- Check the gloves with care before you wear them. Check whether they have any cracks, holes or tears or not. Chemicals can drip into your hands even from minute holes. If the gloves you are using are disposable, then it would be wise to replace them immediately. Apply soap and water on your hands before you put on the gloves. Make sure that the gloves are tightly closed outside the sleeve. In case you have to deal with liquid chemicals on a daily basis, you can utilize a heavy-duty tape or elastic band to seal the edge of your gloves. Make use of soap and water to wash the gloves before you take them off. Make it a part of your routine to wash your hands with care after taking off the gloves. Store the gloves in a container after you are finished with the day’s work.

Respiratory Masks-Before you start cleaning your respirators, wash your hands with care. Once you have done that, disassemble the respiratory masks. You can take the help of the written instructions that usually come with masks. Once you have done that, hand wash the respiratory mask with warm water and a disinfectant soap.

Why Opt for Safety Products at Moglix?

At Moglix, we have a good perception of the challenges that are faced by technicians, industrial workers, and engineers on a day to day basis. Therefore, to address their concerns, we have assembled an exciting range of safety products ranging from safety shoes and helmets to safety gloves and safety goggles. Our sourcing team plays a proactive role in procuring quality products from suppliers based within India as well as overseas. The items sourced by us undergo a number of quality tests before being dispatched for delivery.

We have maintained a wide price range to ensure that the products offered by us meet the budget of our buyers. At Moglix, we highly value the safety of technicians, industrial workers as well as mechanics. Therefore, to address their needs, we have sourced safety products from some of the most eminent brands in the market. To acquire the best deals on safety products, select from the exciting collection available within the different subcategories that we offer.