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Meeting new fall protection requirements

The fall protection I currently own meets the old ANSI Z359 1-1992 (R1999). Will it be compatible with new fall protection equipment that meets the updated fall protection code?

The importance of ergonomically designed gloves

Why is it important to use gloves with an ergonomic design? What features should workers look for in ergonomically designed hand protection products?

Field verification of hearing protection

Noise-exposed workers in our facility are required to wear hearing protectors. The noise reduction ratings on the box tell us how much protection most people obtain in laboratory testing, but how can we determine if the earplugs are offering adequate protection in real-world usage?

Factors in selecting hand protection

What is the difference between cut resistance and cut protection, and how do I select the right protective glove for my application?
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Maintaining ANSI temperature requirements for multiple showers

ANSI Z358.1-2004 requires that flushing fluid dispensed from emergency drench showers must be between 60° F and less than 100° F, at a 20-gallon-per-minute flow rate, for the full 15-minute drench cycle – Does that requirement change in the event of a multiple-victim accident requiring simultaneous use of multiple showers in the same vicinity?

Effectively guarding a large work cell

We have a large work cell area that contains several machine operations that run automatically. What is the best way to guard such an area?

Involving front-line supervisors in safety observations

We have had front-line employees doing safety observations for several years with good results – now we want to get supervisors more involved, but are afraid of undermining our success with hourly workers. What kinds of activities should we focus on?

Complying with a respiratory protection program

What is the best way to get employees to comply with the requirements of a comprehensive respiratory protection program?
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A turnkey approach to AED program management

If I purchase an AED for my facility, is that enough to reduce liability and make my employees feel safe?

Evaluating flame-resistant garments

I know a safety director from another worksite who wants to allow any flame-resistant fabric that passes the industry standards ASTM F1506 for arc and NFPA 2112 for flash fire. This does not seem wise to me; is it?

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