OSHA requires that head protection must be worn whenever working in an area with potential injury to the head from falling objects. Hard hats have come a long way since shipbuilders would cover their ...

Understanding the differences between various kinds of head protection products available means employers can protect their workers with the best kind of protection. In 2012, more than 65,000 cases ...

When thinking about personal protective equipment, we should view "the head" as the total head – including brain, eyes, ears, mouth, etc. – and focus exclusively and relentlessly on safeguarding it.

In today’s hazardous workplace, safety remains a top priority– especially in construction, which consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous industries. In 2023 alone, construction experienced ...

Determining how to protect employees from hazards is an essential part of every company’s safety program. It is very common for workers to need to wear more than one type of personal protective ...

As with any personal protective equipment (PPE) on the worksite, it is important to consult with a safety manager to ensure head protection meets required safety standards while enabling a worker to ...

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer’s body from injury or infection. The hazards addressed by ...

There is a gap in standards for ensembles of PPE—goggles, a respirator, a gown, and gloves, for example—and for the interoperability of the equipment and its functionality. (Holm) NIOSH could adopt ...

For a printable version of this article, CLICK HERE. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused well-publicized shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical workers. Eye protection, ...