Pouring concrete is dangerous work. Cement dust irritates the eyes, skin, and lungs. Holding a pump hose is hard on the hands. Tip-toeing across rebar is tough on the feet. Now, imagine trying to get ...

In a recent Safety Office article in TRACKS, we explained the role of personal protective equipment, or PPE, in the hierarchy of controls. Although PPE is the last resort in controlling a hazard, it ...

While thorough training and increased communication initiatives serve as key elements of safety programs, many of the risks inherent to this line of work have also led many organizations to make ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has been monitoring the personal protective equipment (PPE) market in US and it is poised to grow by USD 8.67 bn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of almost 8% ...

Keene State College strives to engineer out potential hazards, so as to minimize worker exposures. However, in reality, not all hazards can be abated entirely. As a last line of defense, Keene State ...

Smart personal protective equipment is transforming industrial safety by integrating sensors, connectivity, and real-time data to better protect workers and prevent injuries. In modern industrial ...

What are some PPE boiler technicians need—and why does arc-flash gear matter? Today on Weekly Boiler Tips we're breaking down ...

The large supply of equipment like medical masks and gloves will be used by the city of Aurora for its winter warming shelter and emergency response efforts, with some also being distributed to ...

Ontario wrote off more than one billion items of personal protective equipment at a cost of $1.4 billion since 2021, the ...

Working in open environments presents challenges for containing electrical hazards. Here’s what to keep in mind in order to keep workers safe.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer’s body from injury or infection. The hazards addressed by ...