More than 970 exhibitors and approximately 14,000 attendees will participate in this year's National Safety Council Congress & Expo this month.
A larger selection of brands usually means a larger selection of comfort technologies, and a larger selection of styles usually means more satisfied workers.
The bottom line is that hard hats must be properly utilized and maintained to ensure safety.
Workers now have a choice. Plugs come in all shapes and sizes so that they are comfortable to wear, and ear muffs allow you to communicate and hear warning signals without having to pop them on and off.
Aug. 24-27, 2015 are the dates for next year's conference in Grapevine, Texas.
The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center overlooking the Potomac River turned out to be an ideal site for the four-day event.
VPPPA Board Chairman Mike Maddox and other board members remarked on the association's strong growth since a total of 30 people participated in its inaugural conference in Washington, D.C., in 1984.
Willful and serious safety violations were cited.
Two workers were injured at the Franklin, Ohio, plant, according to OSHA.
The 30th Annual National VPPPA Conference kicks off Aug. 25 with pre-conference workshops at the Gaylord National Convention Center and offers a stellar educational program through Aug. 28.
When you begin a glove trial, it is important to consider as many application-specific issues as possible.
One of OSHA's top concerns this year, the safety of temporary workers, is the focus of the Sept. 16 Occupational Keynote.
Accountability is the key, so get everyone involved in housekeeping.
We'll post reports from the national convention on our website, so be on the lookout during those late August days for items of interest about leadership keynotes and educational sessions.
Eye injuries are of primary concern. The effect to the eye depends on various factors, including pupil size, pigmentation, laser pulse duration and repetition, and wavelength.
It is extremely important to consider the three pillars of comfort—heat and moisture management; fabric hand; and garment fit/design—when evaluating your options.
As temperatures go up, rates of PPE compliance tend to go down.
Requirements for proper protective equipment may be overlooked in this booming industry.
Safe Work Australia is urging Australian farmers to focus on improving farm safety during National Farm Safety Week.
ISEA noted the key update to ANSI/ISEA 101-2014 is an expanded sizing chart to accommodate a majority of the working population who wear limited use and disposable garments on a daily basis.