There are hazards and risks in all work places. Safety and health are possibly ensured only by knowing these risks and hazards and by properly guarding ourselves until the risks and hazards have been eliminated. Technological progress and change are constantly taking place and while they often bring improvements in both efficiency and safety at work, they also can create new risks and hazards. This paper aims at studying the importance of Personal Protective Equipments to prevent the risks posed by hazards in the tanning industry