For many employees, personal protective equipment is a last defense against serious injuries or
death at work. This equipment will act as a failsafe against other protective devices, such as
machine guards or ventilation systems, and will help in the event of human error while using
machines, chemicals, working with loud noises, or anything else which could […]
Personal protective equipment is monitored by the United States Department of Labor’s
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA regulates personal protective equipment
with Standard 1910.132. This standard sets minimum requirements for personal protective
equipment, including storage, maintenance, replacement, and who is responsible to supply
personal protective equipment. Additionally, certain OSHA standards have further clarifications
for personal protective equipment for […]
Personal protective equipment can be the only thing preventing serious injury or death for an
employee. Whether gloves protecting fingers from dangerous machinery or hazmat suits
protecting employees from life threatening chemicals, this equipment is vital to employee
protection and, as such, is taken very seriously by the United States Department of Labor’s
Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
There are many, many standards issued by the United States Department of Labor’s
Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration. These standards cover everything occupational
safety and health, and range from things like lockout tagout and arc flash, to confined space
procedures and evacuation plans, to safety signs and the treatment of hazardous chemicals. But
perhaps the most important part […]