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No safety technology is changing as fast as that employed in PPE. The devices of just a few years ago are now obsolete by replacements that are lighter, easier to use, and more protective. These resources alert you to developments in the field, and equally important, supply training ideas to get your workers to use their PPE, and use it correctly.
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On September 9, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) reminded the state’s employers to protect workers from unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. The Line Fire is currently affecting air quality in California’s Inland Empire, the areas around San Bernardino and Riverside. Cal/OSHA’s Protection from Wildfire Smoke standard requires employers to protect workers […]
Here’s what you need to know about the elements that must be included in respiratory protection programs, which are required by OSHA for workplaces in which workers must use respirators.
According to a survey by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), healthcare workers who received reusable respirators, such as elastomeric half-mask respirators, during the COVID-19 pandemic gave high marks on the safety climate at their workplaces. The institute highlighted its respiratory research and promotion efforts in its September eNews. The institute is […]
Dust inhalation on construction sites can pose a serious risk for workers, causing damage to the lungs and airways after long-term exposure. Here’s what you need to know about preventing dust exposure.
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine how to comply with hearing conservation requirements. Do you have a hearing conservation program in place to protect your employees from workplace noise exposure? Are you taking the necessary steps to prevent […]
By Superior Glove, leading safety glove innovator Did you know that small changes “nudges” in the environment can influence safer decisions and promote positive behavior? This theory is a concept in behavioral science that proposes subtle, indirect suggestions can effectively influence the behavior and decision-making processes of individuals and groups. By making slight tweaks to […]
In this installment of EHSDA Shorts, Derek Sang, Senior Technical Training Manager at Bulwark Protection, explains why professionals should wear flame retardant clothing in hazardous workplaces.
By: Superior Glove, leading safety glove innovator Glove gauge is a commonly used term to classify knit safety gloves. From cotton to nylon to aramids, string knit gloves typically range from 7-gauge to 21-gauge and offer varying degrees of hazard protection. But what is glove gauge and how does it affect glove performance? What is […]
In this installment of EHSDA Shorts, Jennifer Hsu, MPH, CSP Senior Leader in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) | Certified Safety Professional (CSP), shares her thoughts on ordering personal protective equipment (PPE) for women. This clip was taken from a webinar titled “Creating an Inclusive PPE Program: Connected Tech, the Right Fit, and Change Management.” […]
In cases where Legionella hazards can’t be controlled with engineering and administrative controls, personal protective equipment (PPE) may be needed to prevent worker exposures and infections. Here’s what you need to know about how to protect workers against Legionella exposure with PPE.