PPE

What are the biggest hand and arm protection issues safety professionals should be concerned about?

Keeping workers cool. Protecting their heads from traumatic brain injuries. Ensuring their eyes are adequately shielded from flying debris. Offering them comfortable yet protective gear. We spoke with leading PPE manufacturers about these issues – and how employers can help.

Knowing which type of respirator to use – and how use it properly – is crucial to protecting chimney sweeps from exposure to airborne hazards, NIOSH says in a fact sheet.

Should I fit-test the hearing protection my workers use?

Orlando, FL — For the 14th consecutive fiscal year, Fall Protection – General Requirements is OSHA’s most frequently cited standard, the agency and Safety+Health announced during the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

Tumwater, WA — Washington state has adopted a permanent rule that allows the voluntary use of personal protective equipment.

Washington — NIOSH is seeking respirator manufacturers and other participants for a new project aimed at determining how well the devices protect workers who have facial hair when beard bands are used.

Pittsburgh — Respiratory Protection Week, intended to promote proper respiratory protection practices via the sharing of related research findings and educational tools, is set for Sept. 3-6.