Trish Luedtke

Overprotection is a common mistake in hearing protection.

Workers cannot rely on their senses to alert them to hazards in the workplace.

Confined spaces can quickly become dangerous; unknown concentrations of toxic fumes or an oxygen deficient environment can prove deadly and should be avoided.

This article discusses the exposure hazards to eyes/face associated with specific non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (EMR) not addressed by OSHA: ultraviolet (UV), infrared (IR) and high-energy visible light (HEV).

A hard hat should be worn in all situations where there is a reasonable probability of present danger.

Eye and face injuries cost more than $300 million per year in lost production time, medical expenses and workers’ compensation claims.