PPE

Information about personal protective equipment (PPE) standards, regulations, best practices and PPE safety tips. Covering a range of PPE including head protection, hearing protection, eye protection, respiratory protection, foot protection, protective clothing and more.
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Highlights

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Fall Protection

Mitigating Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace

June 22, 2023
Preventative measures and a strong safety culture can help protect workers from slips, trips and falls.
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Protecting Construction Workers Against Extreme Temperatures

April 17, 2023
The right PPE can help workers maintain healthy and safe body temperatures while minimizing the risk of heat-related illness or injury.
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Hearing Loss
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Hearing Protection

Regulatory Update: EEOC Issues New Guidance on Hearing Disabilities

Feb. 20, 2023
ADA interpretation seeks to address safety concerns.
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OSHA

Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2022

Oct. 31, 2022
There isn't much of a surprise here—unless you consider that most of the violations are repeat offenders.
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News

Who Owns Safety?

Aug. 3, 2022
Findings from a recent survey may just surprise you.

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Jan. 29, 2021
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PPE

The Future of PPE

Nov. 10, 2021
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OSHA

OSHA Heat Standard Aimed at Indoor Workers

July 28, 2021
Will impact manufacturers, warehouses and distribution centers.
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Hearing Protection
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OSHA

Regulatory Update: Midwest OSHA Makes Noise a Priority

July 23, 2021
New regional emphasis program takes aim at manufacturers.
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COVID-19 Crisis

Workers Should Still Wear Masks in the Workplace, Survey Finds

June 29, 2021
A majority of U.S. adults surveyed say that employees, even fully vaccinated employees, should continue to mask up at work.
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Safety Technology

The Next Frontier of Workplace Safety

May 17, 2021
A look at how video and computer vision can improve worker health and safety.