PPE


Examples of noise reduction strategies include: regular equipment maintenance, isolating workers from noise through soundproofing and noise damping, and upgrading to lower-noise tools and machinery. (Photo courtesy of 3M Personal Safety Division)

Seven Elements for a Hearing Conservation Program & You

Follow these steps to ensure you have an effective hearing conservation program.

Consider replacing existing anti-fatigue matting with an insole wear test trial program. This program can help establish feedback from employees who are trialing the insoles for a few weeks. (MEGAComfort photo)

Improving Employee Health and Workplace Productivity with an Insole Program

Feet are the foundation of the body, carrying the burden of weight while supporting the knees, back, and hips.

Contingency Planning Pays Off at Safety+

Some attendees and exhibitors also stayed away because of Harvey, but not as many as might have been expected, J.A. Rodriguez Jr., a VPPPA Board of Directors member, said Aug. 31. Attendees from Valero and ExxonMobil were on hand despite the storm's impact on refineries and offshore platforms, and some exhibitors from the affected areas came late -- some on Wednesday evening -- but still arrived in time to exhibit on Thursday.

Morial Center Welcomes Safety+ Attendees, New Safety Director

Attendees and exhibitors at VPPPA's annual national conference are meeting inside the sixth largest U.S. convention facility, which recently hired a new director for its Public Safety Department.

Checking Out the Safety+ Expo

Attendees at VPPPA's annual national conference got their first look at the exhibit floor during an Aug. 29 reception inside the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in downtown New Orleans.

Safety+ Conference Gets Safely Under Way

VPPPA's annual national conference apparently has dodged most of the Hurricane Harvey bullet. Now, thousands of attendees from VPP companies are in downtown New Orleans to learn, network, and share their expertise.

Dan Post Boots Recalled

CPSC warned that the boots and shoes can fail to protect feet when heavy or sharp objects fall on them, posing an injury hazard to wearers.

Grainger's CEO Adds Chairman Title

The company's board of directors has named CEO DG Macpherson to assume the additional role of chairman of the board effective Oct. 1, 2017.



The Golden Gate Bridge at 80

How fitting that one of the best-known symbols of the modern U.S. safety industry is adding stainless steel suicide prevention nets.

MCR Safety seamless knit manufacturing in action. (MCR Safety photo)

The Golden Era of Hand Protection

Just as the medieval knights required task-specific protection, today's worker is more of an industrial athlete requiring gear to enhance performance.

The Indiana Convention Center is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, across the street from Lucas Oil Stadium. (Photo Courtesy of Lavengood Photography)

NSC Congress & Expo Races to Indianapolis

The NSC Congress & Expo is sure to be a week full of education and innovation in the safety and health market, so be ready to start your engines come September.

Quality is way up, FR durability and protection are a given in many domestic brands, fabric weights are dropping, comfort is increasing, and styles and brands have begun to rival non-AR/FR street wear. (Tyndale Company, Inc. photo)

A Double-Edged Sword: The Power of Choice in FRC

Here's how you can safely increase comfort and compliance and reduce complaints.

OSHA 1910.1450, the standard on occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories, serves to ensure that workers in nonproduction laboratories are informed about the hazards of chemicals in their workplaces and are provided with the appropriate clothing and other PPE. (Workrite Uniform Company photo)

The Do's and Don'ts of Lab Coats

Use these tips for selecting the best protection for those in your laboratory.

New Report Highlights Health Workers' 2015 Exposures

A greater proportion of blood and body fluid splashes and splatters are occurring in patient and exam rooms than in years past, and almost two-thirds of them involved workers' eyes -- a significant concern because fewer than 7 percent of the workers involved with those exposures reported they were wearing eye protection, it reported.

Lancet Commission Says Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Burden of Dementia

The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention and Care says about one-third of dementia cases could be prevented through changes in lifestyle factors. Hearing loss is one of nine risk factors identified in its report as contributing to developing dementia.

NJ Aluminum Company Fined $1.9 Million

"Despite its lengthy OSHA history, Aluminum Shapes still does not comply with federal safety and health standards," said Paula Dixon-Roderick, director of OSHA's Marlton Area Office. "These hazards leave workers vulnerable to the risk of serious injury and possible death."

VPPPA's 2017 National Annual Meeting Drawing Near

Hundreds of occupational safety and health professionals will be traveling to New Orleans to attend Safety+ at New Orleans' Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. It takes place Aug. 29 through Sept. 1.

The best defense against fogging is a high-performance anti-fog lens coating. The most reliable coatings employ dual-action properties. (Uvex Safety Eyewear photo)

Tips for Combating Fog on Safety Lenses to Improve Safety, Productivity

When safety eyewear fogs, workers have little choice but to remove it and wipe it clear, which can lead to repeated interruptions throughout the shift.

Remember, PPE can help protect your head from hazards, but your first line of defense is using your head to eliminate hazards and implement engineering and administrative controls.

Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury: Protective Measures from Head to Toe

Your first line of defense is using your head to eliminate hazards and implement engineering and administrative controls.

There are three common respiratory dangers a process hazard analysis (PHA) can help identify—risk of fire, release of toxins, and volatility of the environment.

Emergency Escape Respirators

Time, efficiency, and protection become key factors the right respirator selection can address before a worker is ever faced with an emergency situation.

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