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Demolition PPE You Need to Stay Safe, Efficient, and OSHA-Compliant
Demolition work is an important aspect of construction, building restoration, infrastructure repair, maritime design, and related industries. However, demolishing buildings and other structures can expose workers to a variety of hazards that may lead to short- and long-term health effects....
What Causes Mesothelioma? Not Wearing Certified Personal Protective Clothing in the Workplace
Despite the proven links between asbestos and mesothelioma cancer deaths, the deadly material continues to impact everyday people in the workplace. Although upwards of 60 countries banned the use of asbestos, major markets such as Russia, China, and the U.S. only place restrictions on how the...
Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke: Risks and PPE
When working outside, it's crucial to protect workers as much as possible from the elements. Even when conditions are pleasant, too much sun exposure can become a serious problem, leading to heat stress and exhaustion.
Dust Protection Clothing Needed To Meet OSHA Standards & Reduce Workplace Risks
Employees in many occupations go to work every day with the full knowledge they will routinely be exposed to dust. In industries such as mining, carpentry, masonry, and manufacturing, among many others, workplace dust remains unavoidable. Although agencies such as the Occupational Health and Safety...
How Long Do Chemical Suits Last?
Chemical suits are meant to control the amount of hazard workers are exposed to when in the presence of toxic liquids, vapors, or dust. Each chemical hazard is assessed for the type and concentration of chemicals present in that environment, and each chemical suit must also be assessed to determine...
Jobs that Commonly Require Chemical Suits
Supplying personal protective equipment ranks among the most important safety measures an employer can take to ensure the health and well-being of workers. Industries that task employees with managing harsh chemicals, airborne particles and materials that can cling or splash on team members can...
The Importance of Disposable Protective Clothing
It is the responsibility of OSHA to enforce workplace safety and health laws that protect workers from hazards. Disposable protective clothing is so important that OSHA performs regular workplace inspections. OSHA will cite and/or fine any private industry employer for noncompliance on a...
The Importance of PPE and Protective Clothing.
Protective clothing is any garment designed to increase the health and well-being of the wearer. First, the PPE must correctly fit to protect a certain body part. Next, the garment or equipment is selected for its ability to protect against the type of hazards that is present - chemical,...
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