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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.
We could point to several mistakes that were made in this case, but the root cause does not belong entirely to the worker.
As temperatures go up, rates of PPE compliance tend to go down.
We need to change the mindset these machine-based methodologies must be viewed skeptically or cynically.
Requirements for proper protective equipment may be overlooked in this booming industry.
Aug. 1 is the first compliance date for the new rule that lowers the allowable exposure of coal miners to respirable coal mine dust; some parts of the rule are being phased in for the next two years.
The new Workplace design solutions document cites steel embeds for guardrail support, embedded roof anchor points, and straps embedded in concrete.
Seven cars in a Conrail freight train derailed Nov. 30, 2012, in Paulsboro, N.J., with one car carrying vinyl chloride ruptured as a result. New Jersey’s Department of Health reported earlier this year that its surveys of residents showed more than half experienced new or worsening health symptoms after the chemical release.
The proposed changes to OAR 437-002-0146, its confined space rule, include removing the term "self-rescue" from the rule, except in a note clarifying that self-rescue is not a viable option.
A new directive has been issued that replaces a March 2002 directive. The new one applies to all work activities on communication towers that involve the use of a personnel hoist -- not just new towers.
The agency has released details of an NPRM and an ANPRM, rulemaking efforts following the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's rulemaking last fall.
The Geotechnical Extreme Events Reconnaissance Association team's report, published July 22, analyzes the March 2014 landslide that killed 43 people in Oso, Wash.
AK Steel and Steel Dynamics, Inc. are buying the units for a combined total of $2.3 billion, the companies announced July 21.
At least one death has been reported.
The Build America Transportation Investment Center, housed at DOT, will be a one-stop shop for state and local governments, public and private developers, and investors to utilize innovative financing strategies for projects.