Employers have duties concerning the provision and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at work. PPE is equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work. It can include items such as safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear, and safety harnesses. It also includes respiratory protective equipment (RPE)….
Welding helmets and gloves are the first things that come to mind when most people think of welder’s safety apparel. But welders themselves know how much they rely on other pieces of protective gear to keep them safe when doing their highly hazardous work. In this article, we’ll set the helmets and gloves aside. Yes, they’re incredibly…
[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 similar-looking buckets, but it allows your personality to shine through in an industry where your…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Using appropriate limb and body protection helps reduce the risk of injury when working with chainsaws and other equipment. Employers are responsible for providing limb and body protection for workers using chainsaws. This may include pants, chaps, or aprons made of cut-resistant material. For information on choosing and safely using limb and body protection, during…
[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″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-left-color: #e5e5e5…
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