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.
Face Shields: When Workers Need More Protection
Workers should always wear protection for their eyes and when needed wearing a face shield may be crucial to avoid a potentially permanent injury.
Prevent Hand Injuries at Work By Wearing the Right Gloves
If hands are one of our most important assets, then why do more than a million workers end up in the emergency room with hand injuries every year?
When Face Masks are Required or Advisable While at Work
Learn more about the precautions to consider when employees may be required or advised to wear face masks while at work to prevent the spread of illness.
Use Other Safety Controls First, PPE is the Last Defense
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.
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.
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.