In 1996, when a training program was developed for sales and marketing personnel from personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturers and distributors, nobody looked 20 years into the future. It started as a project jointly sponsored by the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and the former Safety Equipment Distributors Association.
Glove technology has advanced so quickly in the past 20 years that gloves not only protect hands, but also help increase efficiency. Coated knits offer workers snag-free protection and high tactility grip.
With all of the different options available on the market these days, it’s understandable that choosing the perfect pair of work gloves can seem daunting.
Too often there are times when individuals experience thermal hazards while not wearing the proper flame-resistant clothing or no flame-resistant clothing at all.
After issuing a historic final rule on silica exposure limits last week, OSHA continues its burst of regulatory activity this week by publishing a final rule that updates requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers in general industry, shipyards, longshoring, marine terminals and construction.
Eye injuries in the workplace are very common. More than 2,000 people injure their eyes at work each day. About 1 in 10 injuries require one or more missed workdays to recover from. Of the total amount of work-related injuries, 10-20 % will cause temporary or permanent vision loss.
In today’s economy, with the emphasis on service sector jobs, research points out almost half of all workers worldwide spend more than three-quarters of their workday on their feet.
In today’s economy, with the emphasis on service sector jobs, research points out almost half of all workers worldwide spend more than three-quarters of their workday on their feet.
Pink camo safety glasses for female workers, mats to prevent slips and reduce fatigue and an anti-splash lab coat were among the top occupational safety products featured on ISHN.com this week.
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