Safety articles on Personal Protection

Protecting workers from potential head injuries is a critical component of any workplace safety program, especially in the construction industry.

Workers exposed to high levels of noise can suffer permanent hearing loss. Understand responsibilities and rights when it comes to hearing protection.

PPE is often used as the only protection for serious safety risks, but there are 4 other controls to be implemented first. PPE is the last line of defense.

Workers should always wear protection for their eyes and when needed wearing a face shield may be crucial to avoid a potentially permanent injury.

Eye injuries are one of the most common workplace incidents across all industries. Are you doing everything you can to protect your eyes on the job?

Each day about 2000 U.S. workers have a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment. That's why wearing required eye protection at work is critical.

Employees should be trained to know when whole-body personal protective equipment is required to protect workers from on-the-job hazards.

There are different types and classes of safety vests and every worker should have a well-fitting safety vest that meets the requirements for the job site.

Where toxic substances are present in the workplace and engineering controls are inadequate to reduce or eliminate them, respirators are necessary.