Eye Wash Safety Program: Ensuring Optimal Protection and Preparedness
In today’s fast-paced working environments, prioritizing employee health and safety has become paramount. One crucial aspect of workplace safety is the implementation of an effective Eye Wash Safety Program. With the potential for eye injuries in various industries, it is…
Eye Injuries Prevention
Job-related eye injuries can cost employees the use of their sight. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), these injuries can also cost employers and insurance companies millions of dollars a year in medical expenses, workers’ compensation costs,…
Video: Protecting our sight
Each and every day, our eyes provide the gateway that allows us to recognize and comprehend the world we work, live, and play in. Because our vision is so crucial to almost all aspects of our daily lives, it’s difficult…
Photo of the day: Protect your Head
In a time of rapid technological development, it is easy to forget that you have a very powerful portable computer with you all the time your brain Unfortunately, just like a portable computer, your brain is fragile and its packaging…
When should workers use polarized safety glasses?
Q: When should workers use polarized safety glasses? A: Let’s be clear about one thing before we begin: polarized safety glasses definitely have a place in occupational safety, and there are specific situations in which workers should use them to stay safe….
Eye Protection’s 10 Key Facts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Employers must ensure the safety and well-being of their employees. This includes protecting them from eye and face injuries. Below are 10 key facts about eye protection. This information will help you prevent eye and face injuries from taking place…
What is the difference between safety goggles and glasses?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Q:What is the difference between safety glasses and goggles? A:Safety glasses and goggles are different, and are often considered in a category along with other face PPE such as face shields and screens. In some situations, a worker could utilize a combination of face…
The 5 Main Hazards to the Eyes and Face
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We perceive the world through our senses. And although we have five of them, we often give vision pride of place. In their 2002 book Telling Ain’t Training, researchers Dr. Harold Stolovitch and Dr. Erica J. Keeps make the case that when…
Are stickers allowed on hard hat?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There’s no question that applying stickers to your hard hat is a great way to set you apart from everyone else on the job site. Not only does it make your hard hat stand out in a sea of…
Hard Hat Questions Answered
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are often asked these four questions on hard hats: 1. Are hard hats required for this job? 2. What type of hard hat do I need? 3. Are stickers & paint allowed on hard hats? 4. Can hard hats be worn backwards?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″…
Protect Workers’ Vision with a Holistic View of Eye Safety
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For many safety managers, eye safety brings to mind ANSI-approved protective eyewear, OSHA requirements for its use, and the specific eye hazards present in their workplace. These are all important considerations to be sure, but another angle is all too…
Tips for Choosing the Right AutoDarkening Welding Helmet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Helmets today are more functional than ever, can accommodate a welder’s specific needs and even offer some cool graphics. Still, they must meet strict safety standards.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_bg_position=”middle” xt_bg_attach=”scroll” xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1493483431033{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 5px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][xt_networks…
A Guide to Eye Wash and Emergency Shower Stations
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Purchasing the best eye wash and emergency shower equipment based on your needs is half the battle when it comes to protecting workers from severe eye injuries. Maintaining the stations and training employees on proper use is the other half.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row…
