Items Tagged with 'Personal protective equipment'

We recently asked experts in the PPE industry, “What’s the biggest PPE-related issue facing workers today?” Find out what they had to say.

Toronto — A damaged harness can be the difference between a near-miss incident and a catastrophic fall when working at height, the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association says.

Tumwater, WA — Employers in Washington state would be prohibited from barring workers’ voluntary use of personal protective equipment, under a recently proposed rule from the Department of Labor & Industries.

What do I need to know about eye protection programs if I’m required to provide my workers with safety eyewear?

Emmitsburg, MD — A new training module from the Emergency Responder Safety Institute focuses on the use of personal protective equipment when responding to roadway incidents.

What type of hazards are gloves rated for? How have the EN388 and ANSI/ISEA 105 test standards evolved?

In Episode 34, the S+H editorial team dives into the December issue’s feature story on head protection. Additionally, veteran safety expert and keynote speaker Richard Hawk discusses how safety professionals can enhance their listening skills.

Neenah, WI — Getting workers to wear their personal protective equipment is one of the biggest challenges safety pros face, results of a recent survey show.

Washington — A self-conforming personal protective gown that adapts to different body types has earned first prize in the NIOSH Protective Clothing Challenge.