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Gas monitors warn of mysterious dangers in the atmosphere, yet mysteries remain surrounding the monitors and the way they are used.

With so many risks on the job, it's no surprise construction workers are more prone to serious injuries  than other industries.

Ward off direct consequences of heat and sun exposure as well as the secondary challenges of heat-related fatigue and loss of concentration.

Revised ANSI standard puts more emphasis on minimum requirements for comprehensive, managed fall protection programs, tightens criteria for fall arrest systems and introduces some new safety requirements.

The medical profession teaches and practices irrigating eyes by introducing the flushing fluid at the inner corner of the eye — adjacent to the nose — and letting it run across the eye to the outer edge.

Providing PPE that will not hinder the task at hand and will create a comfortable solution for workers is the best way to ensure that workers actually use issued PPE while in the field.

The FDA has specific requirements about how gloves are manufactured and used; their standards generally relate to a glove’s strength, length, width, elasticity and freedom from pinholes.

While the proposed rule is a step in the right direction, its limitations have come under scrutiny by some within the construction industry.

On November 24 of this year, new federal regulations will dramatically increase the number of workers required to wear high-visibility apparel.

The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) recommends, at a minimum, verification of sensor accuracy before each day’s use.