Gallery: The latest PPE equipment

June 11, 2025
Personal protective equipment is a necessity in the shop, so here's a few to make sure your techs stay safe.

It's no secret that commercial vehicle shops can be hazardous environments to work in, from heavy moving parts to powerful machinery. But that just means that shops need to be prepared with the right personal protective equipment for wherever a tech's job might take them.

To help make sure your shop has its bases covered, here are some things to keep in mind for your PPE:

  • Meets OSHA compliance
  • Addresses risk assessment
  • Size, fit, and comfort
  • Durability in multiple environments
  • Impact on flexibility, productivity
  • Easy to clean/sanitize
  • Ease of use
  • Professional, modern look
  • Material type
  • Availability in men's and women's sizes

We've also curated a selection of personal protective equipment available on the market now that you may have missed, and be sure to check out our full tool and equipment supplement in the back of our April issue here

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