PLASTICS AND SAFETY

SAFER WITH PLASTICS Plastics make our work, home, and transport environments safe because: they are flexible and moldable to any shape and form they are strong and shatter-proof © Plastics Europe 2016

SAFETY AT WORK Plastics are used in industry as protective clothing in: helmets and goggles clothes and gloves shoes © Plastics Europe 2016

SAFETY AT HOME In the home, where family safety is paramount, plastics are used in: baby-safe electrical sockets anti-slip rugs and carpets in bathrooms and on the stairs

SAFETY AT PLAY Plastics help keep children safe and healthy every day, because they are used in: bicycle helmets flotation devices knee pads and other protective sporting gear

SAFER TRANSPORTATION WITH PLASTICS On the road, we protect ourselves by using plastics in: motorcycle and bicycle helmets seat belts and airbags reflective clothing

SAFETY OF EQUIPMENT Fire-fighters rely on flame-resistant plastics in their clothing and equipment.

SAVING LIVES Plastics can be as resistant as steel! That's why they are used in: bullet-resistant vests helmets anti-riot gear

IMPROVED FIRE SAFETY IN BUILDINGS Flame-retardant plastics reduce the risk of fire, and so are ideal for use in: the construction industry electrical or electronic equipment cars, buses and trains