In a recent Safety Office article in TRACKS, we explained the role of personal protective equipment, or PPE, in the hierarchy of controls. Although PPE is the last resort in controlling a hazard, it ...

OSHA’s requirements under the general duty clause state that “each employer shall furnish to each of its employees employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death ...

Article 130 of NFPA 70E provides the requirements for work involving electrical hazards. All of Art. 130 (except Sec. 130.7) addresses such things as work practices and approach boundaries. Section ...

In order to determine what personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn, OSHA requires a safety assessment be made prior to beginning work. When trying to determine what hazards are associated ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Giveaways emblazoned with company logos have long been a popular way for businesses to sow goodwill at trade shows and corporate events. But by mid-March, with offices closing and conferences canceled ...

UL Workplace Health & Safety has released a free training course in its eLearning library on how to use and select personal protective equipment. The course, available online and compatible with ...

CONTINGENCIES. BUT THE CONCERN IS OVER HOW QUICKLY SUPPLIES BURN UP, WHEN AN OUTBREAK OCCURS. A MUTUAL AID NETWORK HAS BEEN SET UP BY THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION, WHERE, ALONG WITH THE ...

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General PPE training is available in Cornerstone and is mandatory for all employees who use personal protective equipment in the performance of their job duties. This training provides essential ...