A Few Essential Things to Do When Selecting a Personal Protective Equipment Supp

Posted by VCARE HEALTH IBERICA, S.L. on November 16th, 2020

Personal protective equipment companies have been supplying PPE to various businesses in different industries. PPE is a broad term that refers to gloves, safety helmets, and eye protection. In the medical field, PPE refers to surgical gloves, surgical face masks, and coverall gowns. They allow construction workers, miners, firefighters, scientists, and healthcare professionals to safely perform their work.  

When the COVID-19 outbreak happened this year, PPEs became even more important in the medical field because they provide a layer of protection for healthcare workers and patients against the deadly virus. The demand for PPE has understandably surged all over the world. The first few months of the pandemic were challenging specifically for the healthcare sector because of the shortage of PPE supplies. The crisis has given birth to new personal protective equipment companies in the market. Now, more suppliers and distributors are meeting the demand.

While hospitals, companies, and individuals have more PPE sources than ever, the challenge of choosing a supplier remains. It is important to be cautious to avoid buying substandard PPE, as it can mean a difference between going home safe from work or carrying and spreading the virus further. So how can you choose the best personal protective equipment supplier? Here are a few things you should do.

Get to know the manufacturer better

It's safer to buy directly from a supplier than from a seller or distributor. That way, you can check their reputation and experience. Do note that many suppliers are new; this doesn't mean that they don't have any prior experience, though. Some companies have been supplying PPE for industrial clients for many years but recently expanded to meet the healthcare sector's needs and the public.

Find out what products they are manufacturing or selling

It's often more practical to source all your personal protective equipment needs from one supplier. Find one that manufactures and sells a wide range of PPE—including gloves, masks, surgical gowns, and isolation gowns.

Check if products adhere to GMP manufacturing standards

This is an important step to ensure that the PPE you will buy is made manufactured to the highest safety standards and adhere to all the environmental, GDP distribution, and labeling requirements. This will assure you that the products are indeed effective in protecting against the virus.

About the Author:

This article is written by Marc Vázquez, Director of Sales at VCARE HEALTH IBERICA, S.L, which is a personal protective equipment supplier company that provides high-quality and economical personal protective products to local and global B2B customers.