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Winter weather tends to deliver unintended hazards to the floor of even the most well-monitored worksites.

The safety hazards on construction jobsites are high, yet head protection has seen little improvement over the past several decades.

OSHA estimates that over 70 percent of hand and arm injuries could be prevented with the proper protective equipment.

Mips and Delta Plus will unveil the Americana Climbing™ Type II Mips helmet at World of Concrete, taking place January 23rd through 25th. 

Back injuries are a leading cause of workplace disability, accounting for over one million injuries according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The introduction of AI PPE has shifted the focus from passive protection to active prevention, using data-driven insights to preemptively address potential hazards. 

Exoskeletons and exosuits are utilized around the world to mitigate injury risk by reducing muscle force during strenuous activities. 

Outdoor workers are susceptible to frostbite and cold stress in the winter. Learn how companies can protect their crews from ice, snow and frigid temperatures.

Rulemaking process for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act includes workplace PPE, and OSH professionals should be paying attention.

In 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports head injuries accounted for nearly 6 percent of non-fatal occupational injuries involving days away from work.