New Delhi
Many PPE
manufacturers in India have shared concerns regarding the safety protocols
being followed in the making of PPE kits. Many manufacturers either don’t have
BIS certification or lack testing labs on their premises.
According to
Hemant Sapra, President, The Safety Appliances for Manufacturers Association,
out of 253 manufacturers, only 55 have BIS certification and 10% have testing
labs. As per Pravesh Chopra, a manufacturer and exporter, the virgin plastic
that is used to make PPE kits is 100% waterproof but some manufacturers use low-grade
plastic.
As per Dr Ajay
Kaul, a Cardiologist, these low-quality gloves and kits tear easily, the fabric
is fragile, and may leak body fluids if the material is not water-resistant. If
the kit is not worn properly, it might affect healthcare
workers adversely, said Dr Shahaji Deshmukh, Dean, Bhartiya Vidyapeeth
Medical College. He also added that the
low-quality kits are ill-fitted and might cause contamination through hands.
The front zip should be designed in such a way that it is easier to wear and
take off.
It is believed
that the government is taking necessary measures to rectify the situation. The
traders who don’t have a lab will have to make one by the end of this year;
otherwise, their BIS certification won’t be renewed.
Source – The Times of India
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