PPE

Employers: Do your workers use respirators? NIOSH wants to know

Washington — NIOSH wants to update its estimate of the number of organizations and workers who use respirators – and evaluate the reasons behind their use.

‘Nearly always preventable’: Help workers avoid hearing loss

From the blare of a forklift-collision warning to the wail of an ambulance siren, noise can make us aware of hazards our eyes haven’t yet seen. But not all noise is helpful.

Welders tell researchers why they don’t always wear PPE

Tempe, AZ — A recent study indicates that many welding workers believe some of their tasks don’t warrant the use of personal protective equipment.

ILO calls for collaboration to protect workers’ eye health

Geneva — Occupational safety and health programs should identify and assess the on-the-job risks to eye health, the International Labor Organization says.
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Busting hand protection myths

What are some of the biggest challenges and misconceptions in industrial workplaces when it comes to hand protection?

Respirator fit testing

What are the different types of respirator fit testing? What are their limitations and benefits?

PPE manufacturers tackle tough challenges

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.

Blue light glasses

Uvex Avatar glasses can protect against extended blue light exposure to help prevent headaches, eye fatigue, mood changes, and insomnia or other sleep disruptions.
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Safety glasses

Whipray model glasses with green mirror frames provide comfort and can bend under pressure, resulting in a contoured fit for all-day use. The lenses offer superior coverage and crisp visual acuity while protecting against UV rays.

Shop pants

Dovetail Workwear partnered with CiCLO technology to create an environmentally friendly shop pant for women. CiCLO is a technology solution that mitigates synthetic microfiber pollution caused by textiles.

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