In a recent Safety Office article in TRACKS, we explained the role of personal protective equipment, or PPE, in the hierarchy of controls. Although PPE is the last resort in controlling a hazard, it ...

The American workplace is a minefield of potential dangers, coming in all sizes and shapes––sparks, noise, chemicals, falling objects, and sharp edges, just to name a few. The smart plan would be to ...

Millions of women in construction and other industries still lack properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE), ...

In response to a 2005 request from the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the National Academies of ...

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Per the U.S. Department of Labor, there is no specific Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standard covering COVID-19 (coronavirus). So, how should employers prepare to protect their ...

Employees throughout the manufacturing industry filed hundreds of worker safety lawsuits in 2020. In fact, 68% of workers globally reported they do not feel completely safe at work, citing inadequate ...

In light of the potential for distribution of the vaccine, employers are revisiting their plans for return to work and the many challenges that office re-openings might bring, including the ...

The survey found that 89 percent of safety professionals polled at the 2008 National Safety Council (NSC) Congress have observed workers failing to wear PPE when they should have been. "We find it ...

Pune, June 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global personal protective equipment market size is projected to reach $92.86 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period.

Next is the concern that PPE is unattractive or doesn't fit properly. If employees are content with their appearance, they will be more likely to use PPE. The American workplace is a minefield of ...

In response to a 2005 request from the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the National Academies of ...