Personal protective equipment

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Hand protection test standards

What type of hazards are gloves rated for? How have the EN388 and ANSI/ISEA 105 test standards evolved?
What type of hazards are gloves rated for? How have the EN388 and ANSI/ISEA 105 test standards evolved?
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Which safety glasses?

With the workforce becoming so much more versatile, are there different types of safety eyeglasses recommended for different kinds of work environments?

With the workforce becoming so much more versatile, are there different types of safety eyeglasses recommended for different kinds of work environments?


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Hearing protection for all jobs

As workplaces face labor shortages, employees are covering more jobs and responsibilities. How can safety managers ensure workers receive the proper hearing protection across different job environments in a single shift?
As workplaces face labor shortages, employees are covering more jobs and responsibilities. How can safety managers ensure workers receive the proper hearing protection across different job environments in a single shift?
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Proper PPE for female workers in construction

How can women’s hi-vis personal protective equipment be used to attract and retain female construction workers?
In the past few years, garments tailored for women have become more common. These garments look similar to men’s apparel but are designed with specific details that consider the female form and shape.
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The importance of wearing eye protection

Considering safety glasses are mandated on many jobsites, what are the primary reasons workers still don’t wear protective eyewear and what can I do about it?
Given the prevalence of eye protection requirements across industries, it’s clear this isn’t an issue of awareness, but of compliance.
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PPE and supply chain disruptions

What have supply chain disruptions meant for employers who need personal protective equipment for their workers?
What have supply chain disruptions meant for employers who need personal protective equipment for their workers?
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