Choosing the right personal protective equipment (PPE) supplier is a crucial decision for any business that values workplace safety. You want to ensure that your workers have access to quality, reliable, and compliant products that suit their needs and protect them from hazards.

But how do you find a supplier that meets your standards and expectations? Here are some factors to consider when selecting a PPE supplier, and why PK Safety could be a good match for your organization.

Reputation and Experience

One of the first things to look for in a PPE supplier is their reputation and experience in the industry. You want to work with a supplier that has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services, and that has a good reputation among their customers and peers.

PK Safety are committed to providing a service that consistently exceeds the expectations of our customers.

With over 40 years’ experience in the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), workwear, and janitorial supplies, our experienced and knowledgeable teams are continuously working alongside our suppliers and customers to offer the most technologically advanced, safe, and cost-effective solutions.  

Product Range and Quality

Another important factor to consider is the product range and quality of the PPE supplier. You want to find a supplier that offers a wide variety of products that cover all the potential risks and hazards that your workers may face in their tasks and environments. You also want to ensure that the products are of high quality, durable, comfortable, and fit for purpose.

PK Safety are an affiliated member of the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) and are on the list of Registered Safety Suppliers that the BSIF keeps as an ongoing accreditation of suppliers who are both dedicated to upholding safety standards and have the processes in place to continue to consistently provide the correct products.

As part of these memberships, our products are randomly tested and audited on an annual basis to ensure compliance.  

We are also accredited to ISO 9001 and have been for more than 12 consecutive years.   

With over 23,000 products available for our customers ranging from workwear, PPE, and janitorial supplies, PK Safety can supply all aspects of your organisational needs.

“Really impressed with the range, quality, and price of what they offer and the speed of delivery. Really helpful on the phone too.

You know you’re dealing with real people who care about what you want and doing a good job. A great British company.”

   A review from our Trust Pilot page.

Customer Service and Support

A good PPE supplier should also provide excellent customer service and support throughout the entire process. You want to find a supplier that is responsive, friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.

At PK Safety we have a dedicated customer service team available Monday-Friday between the hours of 7am-5.00pm. Our customer service team are available for assistance with ordering and product enquiries, or any other queries via email, telephone and through our online chat facility.  

Our technical team are also able to provide support to clients in product selection and deciding on minimum specifications. They are available for ongoing support in the event of updates/changes to relevant safety standards.  

PK Safety are also able to offer our customers access to an online ordering portal. This bespoke portal is easily set up for new contracts. This functionality offers our customer organisations complete control over product selection and includes integral reporting features.

You are able to have separate departments for sites with different requirements, for instance, Waste operations may have a different requirement to a street cleansing operation so they would only see the relevant products for their need. You can read more about our webshop here >> PK Safety Webshop - Key Features & Benefits (pksafetyuk.com)

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right PPE supplier for your business is not an easy task, but it can make a big difference in your workplace safety performance and culture. By considering these factors, you can find a supplier that meets your needs and expectations, and that can provide you with quality, reliable, and compliant products that protect your workers and your business.

Find Out More

Our team would love to speak to you about how we could help your organisation. Contact us today on 01443 741999 or email info@pksafetyuk.com.