Whilst those businesses that deal with hazardous substances and potentially dangerous items on a daily basis will be well aware of the importance of protective clothing, even those in the most innocuous of surroundings may well need certain safety gear on hand to ensure they can deal with certain issues in the best way should they arise.
For example, should needles be found on any part of the premises, the most likely solution will be to call the relevant authorities to come and deal with the problem. However, if syringes are found in areas of high traffic or areas with numerous members of the public in it may be important to dispose of such items as quickly as possible, and waiting for the relevant authorities to deal with the problem may not be an option.
As such, having a certain amount of training in dealing with the disposal of such items may be extremely useful, and having the right protective clothing at work to protect you from the many potential dangers of being stuck with a used needle may allow you to keep both staff and members of the public safe.
Those close to public parks or those with green areas that are tucked away may be most at risk, but almost any business may one day find a syringe secreted somewhere on their premises. When you do have the luxury of waiting for professionals to arrive, this may well be best, but in the event of it being a public hazard, it is best to have the right needlestick resistant gloves on hand to ensure you can deal with the problem as quickly and effectively as possible.