PPE Archives - Safety+Health Magazine

Do these PPE ‘pain points’ sound familiar?

S+H Staff — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:44:51 +0000

Arlington, VA — More than 2 out of 3 employers struggle to get workers to consistently follow proper protocols for personal protective equipment, a recent survey shows. For the 2026 PPE Pain Points Study, researchers asked 500 employers for feedback on the top challenges and trends related to PPE. The study, now in its fourth […]

The post Do these PPE ‘pain points’ sound familiar? appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

Restroom access and paying for PPE: Colorado governor signs new law

S+H Staff — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:58:27 +0000

Denver — Colorado has enacted a law that prohibits employers in the state from deducting from workers’ wages the costs of certain personal protective equipment. S.B. 26-160, signed by Gov. Jared Polis (D) on June 3, contains a few exceptions. Among them: Nonspecialty safety-toe protective footwear, including steel-toe shoes and boots, or nonspecialty prescription safety […]

The post Restroom access and paying for PPE: Colorado governor signs new law appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

PPE use in construction

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:55 +0000

What gaps can be present on a construction site where PPE isn’t consistently used?

The post PPE use in construction appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

PPE group warns against ‘outlandish’ online claims about safety footwear

S+H Staff — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:16:33 +0000

Hemel Hempstead, England — “If you value your feet, don’t always believe what you see,” the British Safety Industry Federation cautions after finding that most safety footwear from nonregistered suppliers doesn’t meet advertised expectations. BSIF, which works with British authorities to keep dangerous, noncompliant personal protective equipment off the market, offers that message in a […]

The post PPE group warns against ‘outlandish’ online claims about safety footwear appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

Heat stress protection

S+H Staff — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:16 +0000

Does arc-rated and flame-resistant (AR/FR) clothing contribute to heat stress?

The post Heat stress protection appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

Protective clothing selection

S+H Staff — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:52 +0000

How should safety pros evaluate and select protective clothing to ensure it aligns with actual workplace hazards?

The post Protective clothing selection appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

Protective clothing for roadway workers

S+H Staff — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:51 +0000

What do protective clothing manufacturers take into account when developing garments for people who work near traffic and moving vehicles?

The post Protective clothing for roadway workers appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

Proper use of protective clothing

S+H Staff — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:21 +0000

What common mistakes are made when choosing protective clothing, and how can they be avoided?

The post Proper use of protective clothing appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

Forestry worker protection

S+H Staff — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:30 +0000

The Woodsman Forestry System is an integrated solution for forestry applications or environments that require head, hearing and face protection at the same time. The Woodsman PRO system features the SteelPro Mesh Visor, which protects against flying debris while keeping workers cooler. The innovative design of the SteelPro visor also provides better visual clarity than […]

The post Forestry worker protection appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

Safety groups call on OSHA to update references to PPE consensus standards

S+H Staff — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:15:21 +0000

Arlington, VA — OSHA “would make work safer” by citing updated versions of three American National Standards Institute/American Society of Safety Professionals consensus standards for personal protective equipment that the agency incorporates by reference. The International Safety Equipment Association leads a coalition of nine safety organizations petitioning OSHA to take such action through expedited rulemaking. […]

The post Safety groups call on OSHA to update references to PPE consensus standards appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.