The critical differentiator should be "Proven" vs. "Unproven," because when it comes safety, decisions should be made on facts, not stories and marketing terms
FAA and OSHA proposed the new policy on Nov. 30.
Many eye injuries occur because there was not adequate side protection, proper fit, or because particles fell from above, such as when drilling overhead.
To ensure maximum protection for hazmat and emergency personnel, organizations should specify suits that meet both EN 943 and NFPA 1991.
Think about the overall wear life of the garment and what the cost will mean long term.
The association's news release thanked Draeger Medical Inc., saying the company "responded to our call for items and contributed over 56,000 N95 units to the relief effort."
IRSST conducted the study and produced a report with recommendations for choosing the best gloves for a given task.
The annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims was marked in more than 50 countries on Nov. 18.
The International Safety Equipment Association's brief online survey asks buyers, users, and specifiers of PPE where they obtain product information, whether existing trade shows have value, and how to make them better.
The donated items will be sent to 501c3 organizations in areas still recovering from Hurricane Sandy's damage.
Its breadth is impressive -– tools, training materials, hazard awareness, and a What's Working section to share success stories and discuss challenges are included.
State law requires employers to provide emergency washing/eyewash stations and PPE whenever employees could be exposed to corrosives, strong irritants, or toxic chemicals.
More than 19,000 products will be distributed to first responder teams in New York and New Jersey, the Morristown, N.J.-based company announced.
The New Orleans EMS received the 2012 Dick Ferneau Paid EMS Service of the Year Award at last week’s conference.
Before Dec. 15, conduct an on-site compliance check. Confirm that workers elevated 6 feet or more above the lower level of a structure have OSHA-acceptable forms of fall protection.
To enter, just send me a description of work you're doing now or have recently done in a cold environment –- and your shoe size.
Organizations need to know exactly when, where, why, and how items are being purchased -- and this is where distributors can play a defining role.
Their needs vary by age and also by personal preferences.
Head and face PPE should be rated to meet the rigors of the specific job application, including hazard type, amount of protective coverage required, electrical conductivity, heat rating, and ease of use when worn in combination with other PPE.
OSHA is about to begin enforcing an interpretation of 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which requires workers 6 feet or more above lower levels to be protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or alternative fall protection measures allowed by other provisions of 29 CFR 1926.501(b) for particular types of work.