PPE questions for mines in Tete
31 straight answers for procurement teams and SHE officers: what each job role needs, and how buying from Yasuke Safety works.
Buying from Yasuke Safety
Who supplies PPE to the mines in Tete?
Yasuke Safety is a personal protective equipment and workwear supplier based at EN7, Bairro Chingodzi, Tete. It supplies mines, contractors and industry across the province, including Moatize, Benga, Chirodzi, Songo and Revuboè, and quotes on the day, in meticais.
How do I request a quote?
Four ways: add products to your quote on the site and send it; attach your RFQ or list (PDF, Excel or a photo) to the form; send it by WhatsApp to +258 87 177 2324; or talk to Sandy, the site's voice assistant, who fills in the request with you.
Why are there no prices?
Our stock is imported and the rand–metical exchange rate moves daily. We price on the day, in meticais, so you never pay for yesterday's exchange rate.
Which currency do you quote in?
In meticais (MZN), at the day's exchange rate. Every quote states how long it is valid.
Can I send our RFQ instead of filling in the site?
Yes. Attach your RFQ or list (PDF, Excel or a photo) to the form, or send it by WhatsApp or email. We quote straight from your document.
Can you kit out a whole crew in different sizes?
Yes. Send the size list with your request, or attach your spreadsheet, and we quote every size and quantity.
Do you work from purchase orders?
Yes. Send your purchase order with the quote reference. Payment terms are agreed with each account.
How do we register Yasuke Safety as a supplier at our mine?
Tell us which documents your procurement department requires and we send them. Use the For procurement page to ask.
What is the mine portal?
A private area for each mine. The representative signs in with a one-time code, no password, sends quote requests and follows quotes, pro-forma invoices, delivery notes, invoices and receipts in one place.
Which brands do you supply?
Bova, Rebel, FRAM and DOT safety footwear; Javlin workwear and kitchen uniforms; 3M and Peltor eye, hearing and respiratory protection; Salty and Jonsson field and corporate wear.
Do you work in Portuguese and English?
Yes. The website, the quotes and the service are available in Portuguese and in English.
Where is Yasuke Safety and how do I contact you?
At EN7, Bairro Chingodzi, Tete, Mozambique. Phone +258 84 397 2324, WhatsApp +258 87 177 2324, email sales@yasukesafety.com.
Do you supply PPE to Moatize, Benga, Chirodzi, Songo and Revuboè?
Yes. The base is in Chingodzi, Tete, and we supply those areas. Each area has its own page, with the operations there and the kits that suit them. Name the site in your quote request.
Can I install the website on my phone?
Yes. On a phone, open the browser menu and choose Install app or Add to Home Screen. Pages already opened still load on a weak signal at site. The mine portal always needs a connection.
Can you meet us on site?
Yes. Personal involvement on the ground is how we work. Mention it in your request and we'll arrange it.
Choosing the right PPE
What PPE does a coal mine worker need?
Typically safety boots with a toe cap, a reflective boiler suit or conti suit, a hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection against dust and gloves. The exact list is set by your site's PPE matrix; our kits by job role are a starting point.
What is a steel toe cap and when is it needed?
It is a reinforced cap in the toe of the boot that protects the toes against falling objects and crushing. It is the usual requirement on mines, workshops, stores and construction sites, wherever loads and equipment are moved.
When is reflective workwear required?
Whenever people work near moving vehicles and equipment, or in low light: pit faces, haul roads, night shifts. Reflective tape makes the worker visible to the operator.
When is hearing protection needed?
In high-noise areas such as crushing, wash plants, workshops and around heavy equipment. Your SHE officer defines the zones; we supply 3M Peltor ear muffs for different noise levels.
Do you supply PPE in women's fits?
Yes. Ladies' safety boots and shoes, and boiler suits and jackets in women's sizing. Give the sizes in your request.
What PPE does a welder on a mine need?
Protection from sparks, heat, grinding particles and noise: a Rebel Thermotrak HI boot (sole rated to 300 °C), a flame-retardant, acid-resistant jacket and trousers, goggles and ear muffs. A welding helmet, gloves and a leather apron are added to the request to suit the process. The exact list follows the site's PPE matrix. Our workshop and welding kit is the starting point.
What PPE does wash plant staff need?
In a wash plant and coal handling the usual hazards are dust, crusher noise and wet floors. The kit combines a 3M full face mask with 6098 AXP3 filters, ear muffs, a reflective suit and leather boots. The SHE officer confirms the list.
What does a geologist or supervisor wear on a mine site?
Leather boots, a vented field shirt, cargo trousers, a hi-vis vest, safety glasses and ear muffs for noisy areas. Check whether the site requires a toe cap. The geologist and supervisor kit puts these together.
What uniform does a mine camp kitchen need?
Javlin chef jacket and trousers, an apron, a chef hat and BOVA kitchen shoes. Stores staff wear a dust coat. The camp kitchen and canteen kit puts these together, quoted on the day, in meticais.
What PPE does a visitor to a mine need?
The usual minimum is safety footwear, a reflective vest or clothing, a hard hat, glasses and hearing protection. Our visitor and induction kit puts these together; confirm against the site's rules.
Which boots suit hot work?
The Rebel Thermotrak HI has a sole rated to 300 °C and a metatarsal spat against welding sparks. Tell us the task and we will recommend the right model.
Boiler suit or conti suit — what's the difference?
A boiler suit is one piece and seals out dust and dirt better. A conti suit separates jacket and trousers, so top and bottom can be different sizes.
How often should respirator filters be changed?
It depends on the dust or gas concentration and hours of use; follow the manufacturer's guidance and your SHE officer. We can quote filters in bulk for regular replacement.
Can we change items in the kit?
Yes. The kit is a starting point. Swap any item or add whatever your site's PPE matrix requires, and we quote the final list.
Is flame-retardant the same as acid-resistant?
No. Flame-retardant protects against flame and sparks; acid-resistant protects against chemical splashes. The navy jacket and trousers in this kit are both.
Half mask or full face mask?
The full face mask also protects the eyes and takes the 6098 AXP3 filters. The 3M 6000 series half mask is lighter; ask us for the right filter. The final choice should follow your site's risk assessment.
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Boots, workwear and protection for your crew, priced in meticais on the day.