In a recent Safety Office article in TRACKS, we explained the role of personal protective equipment, or PPE, in the hierarchy of controls. Although PPE is the last resort in controlling a hazard, it ...

THOUSANDS of people are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries that could have been prevented with the proper selection and use of eye and face protection. Eye injuries alone cost more than ...

Right-sizing PPE means choosing equipment that not only meets regulatory requirements but also fits well, feels comfortable, ...

OSHA’s requirements under the general duty clause state that “each employer shall furnish to each of its employees employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death ...

The use of PPE is often necessary to protect employees from injury or illness caused by exposure to chemicals and other workplace hazards such as: biologicals, radiation, physical, electrical, ...

Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA announced last week a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the personal protective equipment standard for the construction industry. A revised standard will clarify that ...

Proper fit is essential for PPE to function effectively. Only with proper fit can protective equipment provide maximum protection against workplace hazards such as falling objects, machinery, ...

Electricity is an indispensable commodity in our modern society. It powers industries, businesses, and homes. With a flick of a switch, customers expect electricity to come through. To achieve this, ...

Article 130 of NFPA 70E provides the requirements for work involving electrical hazards. All of Art. 130 (except Sec. 130.7) addresses such things as work practices and approach boundaries. Section ...

Have you ever found yourself faced with an electrical task that involves a potential arc flash hazard, and the first question you ask is: “What level of personal protective equipment (PPE) do I need ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- After a COVID-19-related death, a Minnesota union representing janitors and many other workers throughout the state is calling for additional personal protective equipment and ...