PPE

Does OSHA require cold weather hand protection?

May 24, 2012

Use common sense, says OSHA. In a letter of interpretation sent by federal OSHA in Washington to an employer asking about mandatory cold weather hand protection, the agency responded:


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OSHA voluntary guidance: Selecting hand protection

May 22, 2012

Gloves are often relied upon to prevent cuts, abrasions, burns, and skin contact with chemicals that are capable of causing local or systemic effects following dermal exposure.


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CarbonX Aluminized Fleece honored as a top innovation in Utah

May 11, 2012

The CarbonX® Aluminized Fleece by Chapman Innovations was named a finalist in the 10th Annual Utah Innovation Awards, presented by Stoel Rives LLP and the Utah Technology Council.


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U.S. glove industry sales post 16.5% growth in 2011

May 03, 2012

Brookville, PA – April 27, 2012 – The U.S. glove industry grew by 16.5% in 2011, according to the International Glove Association’s (IGA) annual Market Survey.


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Hand At Risk

Costs drive need for more cut protection
May 03, 2012
White-collar industries are experiencing what we in the industrial market have known for a long time, specialization and expertise outweigh generalization and experience.


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Get the upper hand with glove fit, feel & functionality

May 03, 2012
According to the National Safety Council’s 2011 “Injury Facts”, the manufacturing and construction industries accounted for 37,080 injuries to fingers and 13,940 to hands.


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Why risk losing an eye?

“Because I don’t want to look like a geek wearing glasses”
May 03, 2012
Work-related eye injuries treated in emergency rooms exceeded 800,000 in 2008; men having a rate four times higher than women.1


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Fall in line

5 steps to comply with residential roofing regs
May 03, 2012
OSHA’s new fall protection regulations for the U.S. residential construction industry will be in full effect in September. Are you prepared?


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6 selection & maintenance criteria

Hard Hats: Don’t take ’em for granted
May 03, 2012
Hard hats are among the most commonly worn personal protective equipment for good reason: they protect our most valuable assets, our heads.


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Face the facts

How to pick the proper faceshield
May 03, 2012
Eye and face injuries cost more than $300 million per year in lost production time, medical expenses and workers’ compensation claims.


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