PPE

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has released a draft of its revised respirator descriptions for pesticide labels and is seeking public comment.

The Hierarchy of Controls helps safety professionals identify and mitigate exposures to on-the-job hazards. “You can’t eliminate every hazard, but the closer you can get to the top, the closer you can reach that ideal and make people healthier and safer,” one expert says.

How do advanced performance fabrics help workers during warm weather?

OSHA estimates that, in the United States, 5 million workers are required to wear respirators in 1.3 million workplaces. These safety devices play a critical role in worker protection.