When thinking about personal protective equipment, we should view "the head" as the total head – including brain, eyes, ears, mouth, etc. – and focus exclusively and relentlessly on safeguarding it.
Employers must commit time, energy and resources to purchasing and providing PPE to their employees. Yet, an estimated 2,000 work-related eye injuries occur every day in the United States, with ...
As we gain better understanding of how slips, trips and fall accidents can affect the brain, it’s time to consider new ...
When researching personal protective equipment requirements for welders, OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2) is a good place to start. Unsurprisingly, it begins by specifying eye protection. The standard ...
Imagine working on a sunny construction site or in a bright lab while trying to focus on delicate tasks. Sun glare, harsh light conditions, and blue light from indoor lighting can cause eye strain or ...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published a proposed revision to its Eye and Face Protection Standards that updates personal protective equipment requirements in the agency's ...
The modern construction industry needs tools that streamline communication, boost productivity, and protect workers in harsh, dynamic environments. Traditional methods such as two-way radios, mobile ...
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), each day more than 2,000 workers in the United States receive some form of medical treatment for eye injuries sustained ...
OBJECTIVE: Rescue personnel will be able to explain the requirements for eye protection for extrication personnel, identify the various types of eye protection available, and select eye protection ...