Safety articles on Personal Protection

A worker wearing a respirator and safety goggles.
Personal Protection

When Respiratory Protection is Required for Maximum Safety

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

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Personal protective equipment on a table including boots, safety vest, eye protection, hearing protection, and a hard hat.
Personal Protection

Essential Guide to Selecting Workplace Safety PPE

PPE is designed to protect against specific hazards. It is important that the correct protection is selected for the hazards presented at the worksite.

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A worker wearing personal protective equipment that covers most of their body.
Personal Protection

Whole-Body Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

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

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Assorted Dirty Hard Hats
Personal Protection

Hard Hats are Important PPE in the Construction Industry

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

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Two Industrial Workers Wearing Hard Hats
Personal Protection

Hard Hat PPE Rules Aren't Just For Construction Sites

Throwing on a hard hat when you are in the warehouse or headed to a job site is a great habit, but it's also important to know why it's required.

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Worker Using Portable Grinder, Wearing Face Shield, Sparks Flying
Personal Protection

PPE is Important: Hazards That May Cause Eye Injuries

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.

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Industrial Worker Wearing Safety Glasses
Personal Protection

5 Key Elements of a Great Corporate Eye Safety Program

Here is a guide of the five key elements that will ensure the best safety and return-on-investment for any corporate prescription eye safety program.

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