PPE


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BCSP Foundation to Close as Safety Credentialing Leader Refocuses on Core Initiatives

BCSP will sunset its Foundation to fully integrate key programs like scholarships, research, and safety education into its core mission.

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Welding PPE: Why One Missing Glove Can Change Everything

From toxic fumes to flying sparks, welding demands full-body protection and smarter gear choices to stay safe and compliant.

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Rethinking Personal Protection Equipment for Women in Fire Service

Female firefighters are facing a major issue with ill-fitting gear. Steps must be taken to ensure they receive the same level of protection as their male counterparts.

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Tackling Dual Hazards in the Oil & Gas Industry

Understanding how secondary flame-resistant garments enhance protection in layered safety systems is key to minimizing burn injury risks in high-heat work environments.

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ASSP Safety 2025 to Showcase Cutting-Edge Innovations in Workplace Safety

From cutting-edge PPE to live tech demos and career resources, this year’s Orlando event promises to raise the bar for safety professionals nationwide.

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PIP Completes Acquisition of Honeywell’s PPE Business, Expanding Global Safety Portfolio

The acquisition brings iconic PPE brands under PIP’s umbrella and expands its reach to 50 countries.

Friday New Products Round Up for May 16, 2025

This week’s roundup features J.J. Keller’s tailored onsite safety training, Hemco’s ready-to-install emergency safety shower, Nightstick’s motion-activated Dual-Light headlamp, and Baffin’s rugged unisex safety boots for extreme worksites.

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Toxic Turnout Gear: The Fight to Protect Firefighters from PFAS Exposure

A growing body of evidence reveals that PFAS in firefighter turnout gear is a serious occupational health threat, prompting urgent calls for federal legislation, research funding and safer alternatives.



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Hearing Protection: Ensuring the Right Fit

Protecting employees’ hearing hinges on understanding the NIOSH’s recent recommendations and the latest hearing protection developments

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After Tragedy Strikes: Exposure Protection for Post-Disaster Clean-up Workers

From wildfires to floods, cleanup crews face serious respiratory and skin exposure risks. What lessons can be learned from the Lahaina and California fires and applied to PPE and respiratory protection programs?

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A Clear Path to Eye Safety: Making Prescription Safety Eyewear Easy to Access

How improving access, streamlining processes, and adopting digital solutions can increase compliance and reduce injury risks in prescription safety eyewear programs.

2025: A Year of Head Protection Changes

This year sees two key safety developments: the new bump cap standard ANSI/ISEA 100-2024 and the ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 revision.

Underscoring the Importance of Safety Assessments

OH&S Safety Pod features Ansell’s Nick Brown to discuss how tailored safety assessments can help EHS professionals address risks, ensure compliance, and improve worker protection.

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The Science Behind Safety Gloves: 5 Factors That Make or Break Hand Protection

The right safety gloves can mean the difference between safety and costly risks. These five critical factors will help you make the best choice for protecting your workforce.

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The Differences Between Type I and Type II Head Protection

Safety professionals must understand ANSI performance requirements, OSHA recommendations, and other factors to make the best determination.

Construction PPE

The Anatomy of Safety in Construction

The critical importance of safety in construction and PPE’s role in protecting workers.

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Step Up Your Safety: Why Footwear PPE Matters

Understanding the essential elements of footwear protection in tough, high-risk industries.

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MIOSHA Awards MVPP Star Status

Cintas’ Troy and Romulus facilities have earned Michigan’s highest workplace safety honor award for their exceptional safety culture, employee engagement, and injury-free record.

The Importance of Women’s PPE

The co-founders of #MyBodyMyPPE, Amy Roosa and Emily Soloby, discuss the importance of PPE that properly fits women workers and the #MyBodyMyPPE campaign.

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Digital Eye Strain Hampers Employee Productivity

According to the latest Workplace Vision Health Report, employees now average 97 hours of screen time per week, increasing eye strain and workplace health concerns.

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