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.
Safe Work Australia released its Occupational Disease Indicators, 2014 report this month, and it shows encouraging progress in several measures.
Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) that took effect July 1 also require all ships to have plans and procedures to recover people from the water.
Proper equipment and ongoing training save lives and boost employee morale.
Although hard hats are among the most commonly worn types of PPE, U.S. workers continue to face an unacceptable number of head injuries.
If the hard hat has sustained an impact, dispose of it immediately, even if the damage is not visible.
You will find in the long run that being well prepared costs much less than trying to explain what you did not do after the fact.
You can find the point where reduced cost and increased safety align.
The agency has cited Industrial Insulation Group LLC for allegedly failing to protect workers from caustic chemicals, among other violations.