Today's garages offer a wide range of services, including vehicle mechanics, electrics, tyres, bodywork, glazing, etc. In all these jobs, optimal protection for mechanics is necessary, so that they can do their work comfortably and safely. Juba has the appropriate products to protect the hands of your team, as well as work clothes for these professionals. Importance of the use of personal protective equipment In mechanical workshops, protection is essential given the risks to which professionals working in this sector are exposed. The handling of parts and the handling of tools must be carried out with total precision, but also guaranteeing the safety of the professionals at all times. Accident and injury prevention The main purpose of protective equipment for mechanics is to prevent accidents and injuries. Juba offers a wide range of protective equipment made of materials that are highly resistant to impacts, contact with chemical products and even cuts. Safety regulations in mechanics workshops In Spain there are safety regulations applicable to mechanics workshops, such as the following: Law on Occupational Risk Prevention (Law 31/1995). Regulation of Personal Protective Equipment (Royal Decree 773/1997). Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on PPE. In addition, each garment or clothing used in the work environment must comply with the specific regulations by type of associated risk for which it has been designed. Employer and worker liability The Spanish regulation on protection for mechanics also establishes responsibilities for both the employer and the worker. Responsibility of the employer in mechanics' workshops Assess the occupational risks present in the workshop. Determine and provide appropriate PPE. Provide training and information to professionals on occupational safety. Supervise and control the protective equipment available and that safety regulations are complied with. Responsibility of the worker in mechanical workshops Correct use of the PPE provided. Care and conservation of PPE, both during use and during storage and cleaning. Communicate any type of failure or wear relating to this protective equipment for mechanics. Comply with the safety instructions. Types of protective equipment for mechanics Protective equipment for mechanics covers the entire body of professionals. Gloves for mechanics are the most commonly used items, and at Juba you can find a large number of references of different types. However, Juba also has other protective equipment that guarantee the safety of different parts of the mechanics' body, depending on the conditions of their work. Hand protection The catalogue of work gloves for mechanics offered by Juba covers all professional specialities in this sector: Mechanic gloves. Dielectric gloves for electrical work and automotive electronics. Gloves for body shops. Gloves for tyre workshops. Gloves for glass workshops. Body protection For the specific work of welders in machine shops, Juba has body protection garments such as jackets and aprons made of split leather with extra selection of leather. Foot protection Mechanics should also have foot protection equipment appropriate to the working environment, depending on the potential risks involved, such as contact with chemicals, electricity, abrasives, etc. Maintenance and replacement of equipment An important part of occupational safety is the maintenance of protective equipment, which must also be ensured in the mechanical sector: Periodic inspection of equipment Periodic inspection of protective equipment for mechanics must be carried out before each use and with the frequency established according to regulations and manufacturer. In general, protective gloves must also be inspected monthly, as well as after any serious or high-risk exposure. When to replace each type of protection As soon as a sign of wear or breakage is identified, it is necessary to replace the PPE with a new one in perfect condition. In addition, it is advisable to replace protective gloves as soon as it is perceived that they show any loss of properties. The manufacturer's data sheet should also be consulted to check the estimated useful life of each product. Proper storage One of the key factors for optimal preservation of protective equipment for as long as possible is to ensure proper storage. It is best to store this equipment in individual boxes, in dry, ventilated and clean areas, out of direct sunlight and without danger of coming into contact with other chemicals, flammable materials or heat sources.

In every professional sector, the use of protective equipment has been standardized under specific regulations.  This use is governed by existing legislation that has been approved and updated, which specifies everything from the type of PPE needed in each situation to the mandatory nature of its use and the responsibilities of both employer and employee. What is PPE?  PPE is Personal Protective Equipment, i.e. a set of clothing and accessories to be worn and additional supplements that every professional must wear to carry out their work safely and effectively.  Why is PPE important?  PPE is designed to protect professionals, in order to avoid or reduce potential risks during the tasks they have to carry out that could jeopardise their safety.  For this reason, they are not only considered essential to the performance of any job (depending on the risks to be prevented), but also because there are regulations that make their use compulsory in certain circumstances in the professional field. Types of PPE for businesses There are many criteria for classifying PPE for businesses, but in general, three main categories are identified according to the level of risk to which the professional is subjected:  Category I: minimal risks  Includes all PPE designed to protect workers from minimal risks, situations where not wearing the equipment would not seriously compromise their safety or health. Category II: intermediate risks  This covers PPE designed to protect against risks of intermediate severity which may cause injury or impact compromising the physical integrity of a professional. Given the increased importance of this PPE, it must undergo a conformity assessment by an authorised body, which will confirm the guaranteed effectiveness of its use. Category III: serious or fatal risks  This category covers all PPE designed to protect against risks that could result in serious injury, permanent disability or even the death of the professional. When is PPE legislation mandatory?  Current legislation on PPE in Spain is governed by a number of regulatory frameworks and Royal Decrees, including:  Royal Decree 773/1997, of 30 May, on minimum health and safety requirements for the use of Personal Protective Equipment.  Law 31/1995, of 8 November, on the prevention of occupational risks.  Royal Decree 1801/2003, on general product safety (including PPE).  Regulation (EU) 2016/425, of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 9 March 2016, on personal protective equipment. Replaces Directive 89/686/EEC.  Royal Decree 1591/2009, on health products (applicable to PPE also considered as health products). PPE legislation also indicates when their use is compulsory, which generally applies when specific provisions are laid down for certain sectors or occupational activities, and when risks cannot be avoided or sufficiently limited by technical means of collective protection or organisational measures at work. Responsibilities of the employer and the employee The regulations on when it is compulsory to use PPE also bind a certain responsibility to both the employer and the employees, as follows: The employer is obliged to provide the necessary PPE at no cost to its employees, as well as ensuring its proper use and providing appropriate information and training. The employee, on the other hand, has an obligation to use PPE when specified by the regulations, to do so in an appropriate manner and to ensure that it is maintained or to inform the employer of the need to receive new equipment.

High visibility clothing is a signalling clothing that follows an official standard to regulate its characteristics and requirements, as well as the working conditions in which each available class must be used. Importance of high visibility clothing High-visibility clothing is designed to provide safety and protection for professionals in work situations where there is a risk due to low light and/or where professionals cannot be detected from certain angles, when using machinery or when driving vehicles. In addition, high-visibility clothing is also recommended for some recreational or sporting activities in low-light areas (running, riding an electric scooter, cycling or walking, among others). High visibility clothing regulations and certifications High visibility clothing is regulated by specific standards and may also have different quality and safety certificates associated with it. This information can be consulted in the descriptive sheet of each reference available at Juba. Legal requirements in Spain The standard governing high-visibility clothing in Europe is EN ISO 20471. This regulation identifies standards in terms of design, materials and performance of hi-visibility clothing and makes a classification, to specify the most suitable according to certain characteristics. Quality and safety certificates In addition to EN ISO 20471 standards, hi-visibility workwear must also have some relevant and other complementary certifications, depending on the risks inherent to each type of work. Classification of high visibility clothing The EN ISO 20471 standard for high visibility clothing distinguishes between three classes, each with specifications related to the working environment and the characteristics of the components that provide increased visibility, such as retro-reflective and fluorescent materials. Each class must have minimum surfaces of visible materials. The garments must consist of the required areas of background material and retro-reflective material. In addition to EN ISO 13688, the pictogram must be indicated, and if the manufacturer indicates a maximum number of cleaning cycles, the number must be added to the marking. The surface area should be measured on the smallest size available for the garment and with the garment closed. EN ISO 20471:2013 X: The number next to the pictogram indicates the class of the garment according to table 1 (class 1 to 3).   Class 1: minimum level Class 1 high visibility clothing includes those garments required when risks are minimal. It is designed to enable professionals to be detected from vehicles travelling at speeds of less than 40 km/h. Examples of workers wearing Class 1 garments are: Car park attendants. Staff removing shopping trolleys from shopping centre car parks. Workers exposed to traffic in warehouses. Pavement maintenance workers. The regulations establish that the garments must include the following: 0.10 m2 of retro-reflective tape (reflective bands). 0.14 m2 of fluorescent background material. 0.20 m2 of combined material (fluorescent and reflective strips). Class 2: intermediate level Class 2 of high visibility clothing includes garments that offer intermediate visibility, so that professionals can be seen in adverse weather conditions and by vehicles or machinery travelling at a speed of no more than 80 km/h. Examples of workers wearing Class 2 garments are: Forestry operations. Ship loading operations. Railway workers. School crossing guards. Delivery vehicle drivers. High volume car park staff. Toll plaza staff. Airport baggage handlers and tarmac crew. Refuse collectors and recycling operations. Accident investigators. The characteristics of the high visibility material in these garments are as follows: 0.13 m2 of retroreflective tape (reflective bands). 0.50 m2 of fluorescent background material. Class 3: high level Class 3 high-visibility clothing has the highest concentration of these materials. It is used by emergency service professionals, as well as in places with road traffic travelling at over 80 km/h. Examples of workers wearing Class 3 garments: Road construction and signalling personnel. Road inspection and maintenance personnel. Emergency and police personnel. The material to be included is as follows: 0.20 m2 of retro-reflective tape (reflective strips). 0.80 m2 of fluorescent background material. Requirements for high visibility clothing Ergonomics and comfort for the professional: Ergonomic factors, fit, size, comfort and degree of movement of the wearer must be correct. Class with ensembles: The protection class of a garment may be determined by a single piece or by the combination of several, such as a jacket and trousers. The highest class must be specified in the information leaflet and on the laundry label of both garments. For a garment to be classified as Class 3 - the highest in visibility - it must cover the torso and have long sleeves or long trousers. Logos: The presence of logos, lettering or labels may not interfere with or reduce the minimum area of visible material required. Retro-reflective stripes must be 5 cm wide and at least 5 cm apart, also maintaining a 5 cm separation from the bottom edge of the garment. Avoid diagonal stripes: It is recommended to avoid diagonal stripes, opting instead for horizontal and vertical stripe designs that offer greater visibility. Colour coordinates and luminance factors should comply with regulatory requirements to ensure proper visibility under different light conditions. Retroreflective stripe: If the sleeve impedes vision it should be surrounded by a retroreflective stripe.

At Juba, women not only work, they also lead, decide and build.  In a sector traditionally dominated by men, female leadership is a reality in this company. On this International Women's Day, Juba wants to show its commitment to gender equality because it is not just a statement. Both the company's management and many of the positions in the middle management are occupied by women. Here, the joint work of women and men drives growth and allows us to be leaders in Iberia in working gloves in a highly competitive market, as well as being present in more than 40 countries. However, the road has not always been easy. In fact, the presence of women in industrial and technical sectors is still a minority. The women at Juba challenge the status quo, change the rules of the game and demonstrate that growth is achieved by men and women working together, because real transformation happens when we move forward together. Beyond 8M: a daily commitment Juba's commitment to gender equality is not just a message to celebrate International Women's Day. The company works every day to ensure that the entire team has the same opportunities for growth and development, regardless of their gender. The company directs its actions to the global commitment of the 2030 Agenda, driving actions that promote gender equality. In particular, it works in line with the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 5: Gender equality - Promoting the presence of women in leadership positions and fostering a work environment where all people have equal opportunities for development. SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth - focus on fair working conditions, equal access to growth opportunities and the elimination of all gender gaps. SDG 10: Reducing inequalities - Implementing internal policies that favour inclusion and diversity, ensuring that talent is the sole criterion for professional growth. The road to real equality still has challenges, but at Juba we believe that a more equitable world is possible and that every action, no matter how small, contributes to achieving it.

Juba's team is very proud to announce another important step in its commitment to sustainability. Over the past few years, it has worked hard to calculate its carbon footprint and effectively reduce it. Now, it wants to go further and offset its environmental impact by actively contributing to the fight against climate change. To this end, the company has planted more than 6.800 trees in the municipality of Pobladura del Valle, Zamora, creating a natural CO2 sink. This forest not only captures carbon, but also offers numerous ecosystemic benefits that contribute to the improvement of the environment and local communities.   Benefits of the project in Pobladura del Valle 🌳 The creation of this carbon sink not only helps to mitigate the effects of climate change, but also brings a number of tangible environmental and social benefits:  Increased biodiversity: We increase the variety of plant and animal species, creating a richer and more balanced ecosystem. Production of natural resources: We enhance both timber and non-timber resources, supporting the local economy in a sustainable way. Landscape and visual improvement: We beautify the environment, creating natural spaces that enrich the landscape and provide recreational areas. Soil protection and restoration: Our trees help prevent erosion and improve soil quality. Increasing water catchment capacity: We contribute to improving the land's capacity to absorb and retain water, protecting water resources. Supporting the fight against depopulation: We promote the reactivation of rural areas and the generation of opportunities for their inhabitants. Development of research projects: We promote scientific studies that help us to better understand how to optimise these ecosystems for greater environmental benefit. Juba's contribution to SDG 13: Climate Action 🌍 This project is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action, which seeks to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Through the creation of natural carbon sinks, we not only contribute to reducing the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere, but also help to create resilient ecosystems that mitigate the effects of climate change, such as droughts, fires and loss of biodiversity. In this way, we are committed to being an active part of the global fight against global warming and to promoting natural solutions that benefit both the environment and local communities. Together for a more sustainable future 🌱🍋 This project is just the beginning. The Juba team firmly believes in the power of small actions to make a significant impact on our planet. On this journey, they have surrounded themselves with the best partners: Ecosil and CarbonX, who share their vision in this adventure towards a more sustainable future. At Juba, we will continue to work tirelessly to minimise our environmental impact and provide solutions that benefit everyone. We are convinced that, by joining forces, we can make a big difference.  Thank you for being part of this journey towards a greener and healthier world!

We are in luck! Juba have accredited with AENOR that our business strategy contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), being the first Spanish company in the sector to achieve this. Juba has made a strong commitment believing the SDGs are essential to address global challenges and build a more sustainable and equitable future. They all include actions and measures to consolidate the positioning of our company in a greener, more inclusive and transparent future. As an integral part of Juba's corporate culture and as a guide for our management system, we have demonstrated a commitment to the future, the planet and citizenship, we want to fulfil our mission and participate in the changes that are required globally to achieve the goals set by the 2030 Agenda. With this certification, Juba underlines its leadership and strengthens its commitment to nine of the Sustainable Development Goals, which it defends and promotes. Within each of the lines of action, Juba has developed initiatives that contribute to selected areas within the following SDGs: 03. Ensure healthy living and promote well-being at all ages. 05. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. 07. Ensuring access to affordable, secure, sustainable and modern energy. 08. Promote sustained and inclusive economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. 09. Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation. 11. Make cities more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its effects. 17. Partnerships to achieve objectives. Among Juba's different sustainable actions, the use of renewable energies, its strong commitment to the use of fibres created from vegetable matter in many of its products under the name of Juba Nature, the reduction of paper and plastic in its packaging and, among other commitments, stands out the collaboration with the Ecomar Foundation. This is not the first AENOR certificate for Juba; the company already has other certificates such as ISO 9001 for its Quality Management System, ISO 14001 for its Environmental Management System and ISO 45001, which certifies its Occupational Health and Safety Management System as of 2019. In addition, the company situated in La Rioja has a Carbon Footprint Calculator developed by Bunzl Spain, which has achieved the AENOR seal based on the GHG Protocol.

Recycling has emerged as a powerful ally in a textile industry that manufactures 100 billion garments worldwide every year. In this context, it has been necessary to explore circular models to reuse materials that can be transformed into new fabrics and garments with the help of different recycling technologies. Juba wanted to guarantee the quality, transparency and sustainable practices of its products with respect to textile recycling. Therefore, it has certified some of its references with two leading accreditations developed by a global non-profit organization, Textile Exchange: Global Recycle Standard (GRS), which verifies the recycled content of products, in addition to responsible social, environmental and chemical practices in their production. The standard covers the processing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, trade and distribution of all products made with a minimum of 20% recycled material. Recycled Blended Claim Standard (RCS) aims to maintain the identity of a recycled raw material by tracking the entire production chain, from supply to distribution. Specifically, the RCS logo can be used when a product contains between 5 and 95% recycled material. In particular, references with the RCS Blended seal must have a portion of their fabric coming from recycled materials. Here are some of the most common combinations: Recycled polyester + cotton Recycled cotton + polyester Recycled polyester + polyester Recycled polyester + elastane Juba's Nature range includes three references with this certification: H265NT NATURE, a glove made with 20% post-consumer recycled polyester, which comes from recycled PET bottles, so its production contributes to the development of the circular economy, which offers great flexibility and extra comfort, adapting perfectly to the hand. Seamless and with an exceptional touch, this blue Juba reference has a 15 gauge and very good abrasion resistance, increased durability. It provides a solid grip in dry and wet environments. H251NT NATURE, a Juba reference made with a 18% recycled pre consumer cotton and 24% recycled post consumer polyester, plus a natural rubber coating. These gloves offer the user a solid grip in dry and wet environments. In addition to good abrasion resistance, which makes the product more durable. In addition, this model is resistant to contact heat (250ºC for 15"). Among the features of this glove is its sweat absorption, which keeps hands comfortable and fresh, thanks to Sanitized®. This sanitizing function protects gloves from fungus, mites and bacteria, prevents odours, provides long-lasting protection to polymers and minimizes skin irritation. Juba offers this glove with recycled point-of-sale cardboard. H251NTWT NATURE: a glove with a very similar design to the previous one, but with an inner liner that keeps the temperature of the hands stable down to 0ºC. However, the liner of this Juba reference is made with more recycled fibres: 9% recycled pre-consumer cotton and 53% recycled post consumer polyester. These gloves provide solid grip in dry and wet environments. They are also resistant to contact heat (250°C for 15") and respond very well to abrasion for increased durability. The inner liner absorbs sweat very well, keeping the wearer's hands comfortable and cool.

In its aim to help customers select the right work glove for each professional, Juba has developed a specific section on its website (www.jubappe.com/en) ) in which it has selected the most suitable protection for each task within different professional sectors. This section is now open to all those interested in the ceramic construction industry, the photovoltaic sector, the treatment of urban waste sector, the assembly and maintenance sector, the metallurgy sector, the iron and steel industry and those specialising in the automotive industry, in gardening, in the mechanical garages sector, in the agricultural sector or in the construction and refurbishment sectors.

Juba has won the silver medal from EcoVadis, the most internationally consolidated global platform for rating the sustainability of companies, evaluating different criteria linked to non-financial management systems. In this first assessment, Juba achieved an overall score of 67 out of 100, well above most companies in the sector. These results reflect the specialist workwear and glove company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and will help drive continuous improvement. In its rating, EcoVadis analysed Juba’s performance in environmental sustainability; in labour practices and human rights; in sustainable procurement; and in its ethical conduct, parameters in which analysts on the global platform gave the company very high scores. Among the many sustainability-related measures implemented by Juba, it highlights its strong commitment to the use of fibres created using plant matter in many of its products under the name Juba Nature, the reduction of paper and plastic in its packaging and, among other commitments, its collaboration with the Ecomar Foundation. This is not Juba’s first certificate. The company already has others such as ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001. In addition, it markets more than 40 products with the hallmark STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX in textile safety, which verifies that the gloves have been tested and do not contain substances harmful to user health. It is the most well-known and internationally respected certificate for the safety of textile products. When it comes to textile recycling, Juba ensures the quality and transparency of products and sustainable practices with the two cutting-edge certifications that exist today and are developed by the Textile Exchange: the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) and the Global Recycle Standard (GRS). Finally, among its major milestones in sustainability, Juba has a Carbon Footprint Calculator developed by Bunzl Spain, which has was awarded the AENOR certification based on GHG Protocol.