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Gloves have become one of the most important pieces of PPE on the job. Gloves help protect hands against scrapes and scratches. More specialized gloves help protect us from cuts and others against chemicals or contaminants. First, there are three basic glove technologies: seamless knit, polymer, and cut and sewn. Some may argue that there
Read moreAugust, 2014 Nearly every industry contains tight spaces that are considered “confined” because their configurations hinder the activities of any worker who must enter, work in, and exit them. For rulemaking purposes, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration uses the term “confined space” to describe such areas. Not only do confined spaces vary in size,
Read moreLittle is known about job risks for coronary heart disease. Studies have found heart disease in some people may be linked to certain chemical and physical factors such as: Exposure to certain chemicals, for example – carbon disulfide, nitroglycerin and carbon monoxide, has been found to affect the heart. Environment tobacco smoke, extreme heat and
Read more“Tears of tragedy fuel our fight for workers’ safety. Only when the last tear falls will our fight be finished.” R. Thomas Buffenbarger Workers’ Memorial Day Observance, April 28, 2013
Read moreA new study shows that 21% of U.S. workers polled have lost time at work because of an injury suffered on the job. The survey also breaks out the most common types of injuries and who is more likely to suffer a serious injury at work, and at what age group. 1,000 employees were asked
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