Safety articles on Personal Protection

Worker putting on yellow and black work gloves.
Personal Protection

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?

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Working Wearing Hardhat, Safety Vest and Face Mask
Personal Protection

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.

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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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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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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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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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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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