PPE


Regulations for Asbestos Work Tightened in Britain

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 took effect April 6. The changes concern recordkeeping, notification, and ultimately medical surveillance for non-licensed work.

Auto Parts Maker Hit with $151K Fine for Lack of Personal Protective Gear

Willful safety violations are failing to train workers on safe electrical working practices for voltage testing and the use of required personal protective equipment.

Free Hearing Conservation Seminars Coming to Louisiana, Texas

The seminars will provide practical information on hearing loss prevention, the culture of safety, and the latest research and technologies that can help enhance companies’ hearing conservation programs.

OSHA Soaks Truck Wash in Fines for 14 Safety Violations

Two repeat health violations, similar to violations cited in 2007, include failing to provide eye protection for workers using aluminum brightener and other corrosives and provide access to an emergency eyewash station.

A Century of Safety at Sea

Beginning April 8, National Geographic Channel promises to show the Titanic's wreck in more detail than viewers have ever seen. The April 15, 1912, sinking triggered a sweeping new international treaty governing safety equipment and procedures aboard such ships.

HFES Participating in USA Science and Engineering Festival

The April 28-29 event in Washington, D.C., will feature 3,000 exhibits and stage demonstrations of everything from nanotechnology-enabled suits to a tool educating young computer users about correct posture.

Fatalgram Reminds Mine Electricians of LOTO Good Practices

Posted March 30, it stems from the March 23 death of a coal mine shuttle car operator at an Alabama mine.

Protective footwear is tested with a number of criteria, including impact and compression, puncture, heat, cuts, electrically conductive, static, and traction.

My Feet Are Killing Me!

Mr. Safety, be sure to create those relationships with your front-line managers and production employees and conduct a complete hazard assessment.



Stakeholders should understand from the start that the PPE improvement program is not a one-time effort.

Cross-Functional Support Ensures Success

Early endorsement can prevent interruptions and maximize sustainable results in your PPE program.

Safe Work Australia Seeks Input on 10-Year Plan

The framework document is a 2012-2022 strategy calling for a 20 percent reduction in work-related deaths and a 30 percent reduction in injuries.

Dangerous Fumes, Fire Hazards Lead to $83K Fine for Auto Parts Maker

An Oct. 4, 2011, inspection—initiated based on a complaint—determined that the facility's plating line had caught fire during production earlier in the year.

Little Water Found in Damaged TEPCO Reactor

The second inspection of the Primary Containment Vessel at Fukushima Daiichi Unit 2 found only about 60 centimeters of water at the bottom of the vessel. Meanwhile, an expert IAEA team delivered its review of Japan's process for assessing nuclear plants' safety.

NIOSH Research Cited in Recommendations for Improving Commercial Fishing Safety

NTSB recommendations to the U.S. Coast Guard include the requirement for training in stability for vessel owners and skippers, and mandatory use of flotation aids for workers while on deck.

BLS Counts Green Goods and Services Jobs

There were 3.1 million of them in the United States in 2010, which represents 2.4 percent of total employment that year.

Verizon Hit with $140,700 Fine Following Fatal Electrocution

An inspection by OSHA's Manhattan Area Office found that the employee and bucket were too close to the power line, the employee had not been adequately trained, and he lacked insulated gloves.

Gloves Containing Chromium (VI) Recalled in Germany

Two types of protective gloves and a type of men's leather dress glove have been recalled, the European Commission's RAPEX team reports.

Journal Explores Mental Health Burden of Deafness

Poor communication persists between deaf people and mental health professionals, according to a review and an editorial published by the influential medical journal The Lancet.

Excessive Noise Levels Add Up to $118,000 Fine for Piping Firm

OSHA issued one willful and nine serious violations following a health inspection that found workers exposed to excessive noise levels and other hazards at the company's Houston facility.

Safety Overhaul Planned for Award-Winning Bechtel Project

Bechtel Corporation announced Edward Sproat, former director of DOE's Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, will guide senior managers of the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant in planning for a "world-class nuclear safety and quality culture."

Electrical, Mechanical Hazards Fermenting at Greek Yogurt Site, OSHA Finds

OSHA found numerous instances of unguarded moving machine parts and electrical hazards, including failing to train employees in electric safety-related work practices.

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