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Q:What is a self-retracting fall protection device? A:Fall protection technology has to satisfy some basic criteria: It has to be...
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Information about personal protective equipment (PPE) standards, regulations, best practices and PPE safety tips. Covering a range of PPE including head protection, hearing protection, eye protection, respiratory protection, foot protection, protective clothing and more.
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When it comes to buying safety vests for you jobsite, safety managers and procurement officers are greeted with an overwhelming...
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Arc flash is one of the most dangerous and costly hazards in the workplace today It consists of a flashover...
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Respirators are a critical piece of personal protection equipment, and using the wrong type can have serious consequences. In this...
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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...
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We perceive the world through our senses. And although we have five of them, we often give vision pride of...
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A fall can occur in the blink of an eye, caused by a momentary lapse in concentration, tiredness, lack of...
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Your Company just scored a complex new construction project. Your task is to plan out the fall protection – but...
When selecting a safety glove, the fit, function, and required level of protection all have to be taken into consideration....
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It is the policy of your company. to protect its employees form hazardous atmospheres with a comprehensive program of recognition,...
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Noise-induced hearing loss is a serious issue across many workplaces. We can tolerate a certain degree of noise without complication, but...
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There’s no question that applying stickers to your hard hat is a great way to set you apart from everyone...
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How to Layer Flame-Resistant Clothing (And When You Should Do It) Selecting and using flame-resistant (FR) clothing can be fairly simple. But...
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Using appropriate limb and body protection helps reduce the risk of injury when working with chainsaws and other equipment. Employers...
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Using a personal flotation device (PFD) helps reduce the risk for workers who fall into water or who have to...
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Dress Code for Project Personnel is to ensure a consistent, professional, identifiable, and safe mode of dress in the work...
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A practical guide to assessment, measurement and control What is noise? Sound arises when fluctuations in air pressure give rise...
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Hazards exist in every workplace in many different forms: sharp edges, falling objects, flying sparks, chemicals, noise and a myriad...
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HSSE World'sHearing Conservation Program is designed to protect employees from hearing loss caused by uncontrolled exposure to hazardous noise by...
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The purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program is to develop and implement the procedures for the identification, use,...
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What are some of the underlying reasons why hand injuries are still so common? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,...
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Below is a photo of my favorite hearing protection – the QB2HYG by Howard Leight. For most Safety Professionals (and others who are not...
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We are  often asked these four questions on hard hats: 1. Are hard hats required for this job? 2. What type...
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Safety leaders need to actively promote foot safety in the workplace to ensure worker safety and productivity.Many jobs require employees...