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AN ACCESSORY FOR EVERY HAZARD

At BUFF ® Safety we are conscious of the many , very diverse occupational risks faced by workers around the world . That awareness has driven and inspired us to continuously increase our range of work accessories and PPE in order to cover those most common risks :
COLD
Working in cold environments , both indoors and outdoors , can have serious negative effects on worker ’ s health and safety , such as hypothermia . That is why it is vitally important to cover and protect the head , face and neck with accessories of the finest quality and performance .
WIND
Strong winds in low temperature conditions amplify the sensation of cold , thus also increasing the risk of hypothermia and other negative health effects . Our products developed with GoreTex ®, prevent skin contact with wind , in addition to maintaining body temperature and comfort .
SUN
Excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation can cause serious adverse health effects ; from sunburns to various types of cancer . We offer different products certified as PPE category I for skin protection against natural UV radiation that are tested under the AS / NZS 4399:2017 standard that provides excellent sun protection for the head , face and neck .
FIRE
Explosions and risks of burns either by radiant heat or by direct contact with flames , are one of the dangers that workers in many different fields face on a daily basis . Our wide and varied collection of high quality FR products are adapted to meet the needs of different working conditions faced by a range of professions .
ARC FLASH
An electric arc flash is a sudden discharge of energy that occurs when an electrical fault or short circuit occurs . Our range of Arc Protect + FR products goes a step beyond fire resistant protection and has been tested according to ASTM F1506-15 , ASTM F1959 / F1959M-14 , UNE-EN 61482-1-1:2010 and UNE-EN 61482-1- 2:2015 standards .
CUT
Protection from cuts and sharp objects in the face , neck and head areas is vital for members of the Police , private security companies , or industrial personnel whose jobs carry the risk of physical injury . To protect them , we make our cut range of products with Dyneema ®; one of the best cut resistant fibers , lightweight to wear but also 15 times stronger than steel .