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The statistics are grim. At the time this issue went to press, the current Ebola epidemic had killed upwards of 7,000 people – more than all other known Ebola outbreaks combined.

Every day, more than 2,000 U.S. workers receive some form of medical treatment because of eye injuries sustained at work, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Whether brief or long-lasting, loud sounds can cause noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).

A hearing conservation program will quickly break down if workers don’t comply with rules to wear hearing protection devices (HPDs).

Overprotection is a common mistake in hearing protection.

To help keep workers safe on the job, it’s crucial for safety managers to serve as go-to resources with a well-rounded, practical understanding of fall protection

Flame-resistant (FR) garments are traditionally designed to fit in one of two ways: for male or unisex proportions.

For EHS professionals in the utilities, manufacturing and construction industries, the risks are great and the costs are high in managing an effective flame-resistant clothing (FRC) program.

Standing or walking for long periods of time on the job affects your knees, hips and back over the long term.

To help protect emergency first responders from exposure to the Ebola virus, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is seeking comments to a Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to NFPA 1999, Standard on Protective Clothing for Emergency Medical Operations.