Tag Archives: PPE

OSHA PPE Requirements: A Quick Refresher

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Rachel L.

What do OSHA’s personal protective equipment requirements entail for today’s workplaces? Protecting employees takes many forms, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) rules therefore call on companies to perform several roles. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is an important … Continue reading →

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Electrical hazards: Keeping employees safe

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Rachel L.

Electrical hazards, present in a host of industries, claim many lives each year – they’re worth guarding against. Electrical hazards are one of the most universally relevant dangers to warn employees about because they are so ubiquitous. It’s hard to … Continue reading →

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Occupational noise exposure: Protecting employees with PPE

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Rachel L.

Protecting employee hearing is perhaps not as obvious as blocking dangerous machinery, but it’s an important priority in many workplaces. Workplace dangers aren’t always as obvious as moving machinery or extreme heights. Elements as simple as exposure to noise can … Continue reading →

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Do you follow proper eye protection protocols?

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Rachel L.

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), about 2,000 U.S. workers injure their eyes during job-related activities, resulting in the need for medical attention. A majority of these injuries result from small particles or objects hitting … Continue reading →

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OSHA proposes safety changes to eye and face protection

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Rachel L.

According to the Federal Register, OSHA has proposed changes to it’s eye and face safety protocols. These changes would affect general industry, shipyard employment, longshoring marine terminals and construction. The changes to these standards are expected to fix inconsistencies within … Continue reading →

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