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PPE deals with information regarding eye/face protection, falls, respiratory protection, hearing, head, hand and foot protection, FR, hi-visibility and other protective clothing.

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eye protection

8 ways employers can avoid eye injuries at workplace

Barriga
Aaron Barriga
May 16, 2018
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Every day in the U.S. approximately 2,000 employees suffer an eye injury that is serious enough to rush to an ophthalmologist. While most of these eye injuries involve small flying particles that abrade the eye, some are severe and result in total blindness. However, eye injuries can be easily avoided by wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
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FR clothing maintenance

Wear your FR garments for life

Requirements / responsibilities for care & laundering
Craig Tutterow
May 1, 2018
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OSHA considers garments to be PPE, according to OSHA Regulation 29 CFR, 1926.95(a). Additionally, a letter from the Director of the OSHA Directorate of Construction details regulations in which employers must comply with laundering standards.
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Safety Notice - Stop Use: Select MSA Nuevo Wrap™ Safety Glasses

May 1, 2018
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This Safety Notice is issued to inform you that MSA recently received a report from CSA that samples of our Nuevo Wrap Safety Glasses did not pass CSA side impact testing. These samples were tested as part of routine CSA oversight of the manufacturer. MSA has investigated and determined that Nuevo Wrap Safety Glasses shipped by MSA from October 17, 2017 through April 16, 2018 are affected.
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Fall Protection Safety Tip

Pre-use inspection for self-retracting devices
May 1, 2018
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According to OSHA 1926.502(d)(21): personal fall arrest systems shall be inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and defective components shall be removed from service. Before using an SRL you should inspect:
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Today's News

Honeywell recalls two hard hat models

April 26, 2018
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Honeywell is recalling its Fibre-Metal E2 and North Peak A79 hard hats due to their potential for failing to protect users from impact, posing a risk of head injury. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hard hats and contact Honeywell to receive a product credit or voucher equal to the purchase price of the recalled hard hat.
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Selecting gloves for welding and cutting

April 24, 2018
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Welding gloves can protect you from electric shock, flames, hot parts, sharp or flying metal, and arc rays. Proper gloves are the first line of defense against the hand hazards of welding and cutting. ANSI Standard Z49.1 requires that all welders and cutters wear protective gloves while working.
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The price of not wearing welding PPE

April 24, 2018
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During 2014, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that approximately 357,400 welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers were employed. Welders and those who perform welding-related activities are susceptible to many occupational hazards, particularly to their ocular and respiratory health.
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EVENTS

Webinar Industry

3/23/17

Superior Glove webinar: The No B.S. Approach to Arc Flash

Join us for The No-BS Approach to Arc Flash. Throw the text books away. This no-nonsense webinar will teach you everything you need to know about arc flash. Read More

DOCUMENTS AND FILES

The Missing Link in Arc Flash Analysis - Risk Assessment

March 17, 2014
This information allows for the establishment of a boundary known as the arc flash boundary and PPE and arc rated clothing selection for working inside the arc flash boundary.

Springfield DH Dual-Hazard FR Fabric

January 6, 2014

This paper is intended to educate the reader about Springfield’s new, inherently flame-resistant (FR)
fabric. Springfield DH is engineered to provide permanent protection against flash fires and electrical arc
flashes. It is important that a flame-resistant (FR) garment provide an expected degree of protection to
the wearer. This paper will address key expectations to consider when making a decision on which fabric
provides the optimum protection, comfort, and durability. 

Why Choose Custom-Moulded Over Disposable Earplugs?

December 17, 2013
Dr. John Franks former head of the Hearing Loss Prevention Section of the National Institute of Occupation Safety and Health prepared the attached “White Paper”.