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This change has been on OSHA’s to-do list for quite some time. In 2011, an OSHA advisory committee first put it on the radar—followed by a written proposal five years later. The 2016 proposal was ...

Right-sizing PPE means choosing equipment that not only meets regulatory requirements but also fits well, feels comfortable, ...

The U.S. Dept. of Labor announced Dec. 11 that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule ...

PPE protects you from hazards in your environment. Knowing the types of PPE available and how to use them properly can help you minimize your exposure to harm. Depending on your work situation, ...

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 ...

Nearly 140 OSHA standards require PPE across the General Industry, Shipyards, Marine Terminals, Safety and Health Regulations for Longshoring, and Safety Nearly 140 OSHA standards require PPE across ...

Interested parties have an additional 45 days to comment on the proposed rule for Employer Payment for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The agency received a significant amount of comments about ...

ON May 17, OSHA proposed to make its personal protective equipment (PPE) standards perpetually current, a simple step that might well work -- but only if those who routinely challenge the agency's ...

Use this OSHA guide to understand the different types of PPE, selecting the appropriate type for the job and understanding the proper training needed for PPE Personal protective equipment, commonly ...

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The use of PPE is often necessary to protect employees from injury or illness caused by exposure to chemicals and other workplace hazards such as: biologicals, radiation, physical, electrical, ...