S+H Staff

A permissible exposure limit is a specified legal limit for worker exposure to a chemical substance or physical agent during a typical 8-hour work shift and standard 40-hour work week.

It is an honor for the National Safety Council to announce the 2013 CEOs Who "Get It." This year's leaders represent national and multinational organizations ranging from fewer than 50 employees to more than 40,000, from a wide variety of industries and locations.

The MightyLite Leading Edge Self-Retracting Lifeline is designed to protect a worker during a fall that involves going over an edge.

No one would ever question the need for employers to inform employees about hazards and take steps to protect them, yet the element of motivation is just as important to help foster a successful and safe workplace.

Establishments in the chemical manufacturing industry make a range of products, including synthetic fibers, fertilizer, acids, paint and soap.

The Premium Welding Gear Ready-Pak provides welders with a set of welding gear, including the VIKING 3350 Series variable shade 6-13 black helmet, shadow split leather sleeved jacket, premium leather MIG/Stick welding gloves, full-leather SteelWorker gloves, Finish Line clear safety glasses, split-leather flame-resistant welding sleeves, a flame-resistant do-rag and an industrial duffle bag.

The product focus this month is eye protection.

Safety+Health presents Q&As with the 2013 CEOs Who "Get It." Selected by the National Safety Council, these leaders represent national and multinational organizations ranging from fewer than 50 employees to more than 40,000, from a wide variety of industries and locations.

These stretchy reflective bands use friction alone to stick to any protective headgear. They provide high-visibility fluorescence in the day and intense reflection for low-light conditions.

To combat non-compliance, new technology is aiming to provide both better protection and more comfort to ensure workers actually wear their personal protective equipment.