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| Protect your eyes | | NIOSH states that roughly 2,000 workers per day suffer a job-related eye injury that requires medical attention, with the majority involving small particles or objects irritating the eye. | | 01 February 2013 | | Read More |
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| PPE: A look back | | As the National Safety Council prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, S+H warms up by presenting an “album” of vintage photos featuring workers and personal protective equipment. | | 01 July 2012 | | Read More |
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| Eye and face protection | | Eye and face injuries commonly are caused by flying or falling objects, or sparks striking the eye. Different types of hazards may require different types of protection, including goggles, faceshields or wielding shields. | | 01 April 2012 | | Read More |
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| A safe climb | | Workers at jobsites across the country travel up and down ladders – some as tall as 60 feet – every day. Although many types of hazards contribute to ladder falls, one constant remains: a single fall from a ladder can have a serious impact on a worker’s life. Safety+Health offers 20 steps to help keep workers safe on and around ladders. | | 01 March 2012 | | Read More |
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| Using a disposable respirator | | Although disposable respirators cannot completely protect a worker from inhaling airborne particles, they can reduce the number of particles inhaled. | | 01 February 2012 | | Read More |
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| The right respirator for the job | | OSHA requires respiratory protection to be worn whenever work is being conducted in hazardous atmospheres. Although different respirators are required in different atmospheric situations, in all cases training must be provided to employees using such devices. | | 01 December 2011 | | Read More |
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| Safety at hand: Use the right glove for proper protection | | The workplace can create many hazards for your hands, whether from chemicals, cuts or burns. No single glove can provide appropriate protection in every work situation, so it is important to assess the risk inherent in each task and select a glove that provides specialized protection. | | 01 August 2011 | | Read More |
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| Choosing the correct hearing protection | | Work-related hearing loss is the second most self-reported occupational illness or injury, according to NIOSH. An estimated 30 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise on the job, with the most at-risk industries being agriculture, mining, construction, manufacturing and utilities, transportation, and military. | | 01 July 2011 | | Read More |
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| Properly fitting respirators | | Respirators are vital pieces of protective equipment in many workplaces, protecting workers against harmful fumes and contaminants. But respirators cannot do their job effectively if they are not properly fitted. | | 12 January 2011 | | Read More |
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| Personal protective equipment should fit the workplace | What are the main causes of noncompliance with personal protective equipment protocols in the workplace? What can safety managers do to increase PPE compliance, particularly when it comes to protective apparel?
| | 01 April 2010 | | Read More |
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| Protect workers from suspension trauma | | Suspension trauma is a rare occurrence, but it is important to know the warning signs to reduce the hazard. | | 01 April 2010 | | Read More |
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| Maintaining fall arrest systems | In many jobs, a fall arrest system can mean the difference between life and death.
Pre-planning and proper maintenance will ensure fall arrest systems are functioning when they are needed. | | 01 February 2010 | | Read More |
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| Gender blind | | Protecting the safety of women in the workplace | | 01 February 2010 | | Read More |
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| Avoiding falling objects | | Falling or flying objects on a worksite can expose workers to relatively minor injuries, such as cuts and abrasions, as well as more serious injuries, such as concussions or blindness. | | 01 April 2009 | | Read More |
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| Age-appropriate PPE | How can ergonomic design in PPE help the aging worker?
| | 01 March 2009 | | Read More |
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