Personal Protective Equipment

When it comes to protective wear at work, perhaps what employees are most aware of is eye protection. While head injuries, dismemberment, and chemical spills are not as common, everyone knows what it is like to get a standard, non- harmful particle in their eye. As painful as this is, no one wants to risk getting something more dangerous in their eyes if for no other reason than they can only imagine the pain. Continue Reading

Ergonomic products are all the rage these days. From strangely shaped key boards to funny looking steering wheels, there are many questions about what these strange new products are supposed to accomplish. A little history on the word could help bring a better understanding of what ergonomics is supposed to accomplish. Continue Reading

Respirators are a vital tool in many environments where the air is dangerous to breathe. Whenever there is a risk of gases or airborne particles that can cause toxic health risks, masks are required for people so that safety can be a foremost priority. There are three basic types of respirator masks, and each one has a different application. It will be up to you to find the right respirator mask to allow you to get the job done, no matter what it is that you might be working on.

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Hearing loss in the workplace is all too common. You need to make sure that you take the time to check out the right hearing protection so that you don’t become affected by this issue. Since it is estimated that almost 30% of industrial and other workers suffer some hearing loss from the excessive noise on the job, protecting yourself is critical. Exposure to noise causes many of the workplace injury cases that are filed simply due to hearing loss or other health problems. Any time that you work in an environment where the noise exceeds 85 decibels, you have to have some type of protection.

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Workplace safety is a number one issue for many different companies. OSHA standards have been outlined for just about any situation that someone could face risk with in the workplace, including head and face protection. Being able to protect your head and face when you are in an environment where those parts of your body are in danger (such as welding) is critical to your safety. Employees often wear safety goggles to protect their eyes, at least, but there are times when there is a need for more protection so that people can be safe.

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When you work in industrial and other careers where hand protection is required, you need to make sure that you get the best possible solutions available. Of course, you do have to keep in mind that every different situation will probably require different styles or types of gloves. Some people might realize that it is quite obvious to choose the right gloves for the job, but to some people, hand protection is all the same. Various types of work gloves have ratings that are designed to help you better choose the right protection for your hands, which is a relatively new procedure.

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According to OSHA safety records, there are about 200,000 people injured by falls in the workplace. A startling 11,000 people are killed on the job by falls, which are the 3rd most common cause of workplace injuries according to OSHA. Therefore, fall protection is essential for everyone, and especially in working environments where there is a high risk. OSHA mandates that all workplaces have protective equipment in place whenever someone is working off the ground, and you have to know how to use that equipment effectively and which equipment is right for the job.

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Ergonomics is a simple process of making sure that the workplace fits the work being done. The goal here is to ensure that worker comfort is at a maximum so that people can enjoy safe, healthy, comfortable working environments and not face health issues because of their working environment. This type of science involves a lot of study and research and will require a focus on the various elements involved in the job being done and the environment itself. Of course, this is something that needs to be studied as an entire concept and not just in parts to be truly successful.

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As far as personal protective equipment goes, ear plugs are an important part of many workplaces. Considering that there are plenty of different things that can go wrong when you are overexposed to loud noises, having protection for your hearing is critical. There are so many benefits to protecting your ears, but you do have to keep in mind that your choice in earplugs will make a big difference depending on your environment and how much noise you are exposed to on a regular basis. Not only will you retain your hearing, but you will avoid headaches, increases in your blood pressure, and even getting a cold too easily if you protect your ears.

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Safety glasses might seem like a simple enough purchase, but there is a lot more to think about than what many people realize. Whether you need eye protection from chemicals or particles, or if you work in construction or industrial trades where you need shielded from materials or tools, there are plenty of different options to choose from. There are thousands of incidents that involve eye injuries in workplaces around the country and around the world, and about 90% of those incidents could have been avoided if people were wearing proper safety goggles or glasses at the time of the injury.

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