Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Choosing the Right Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet
A welding helmet is one of the most important pieces of personal protective equipment a welder can have. A good helmet protects the eyes and skin not only from severe sparks but also from potentially vision-damaging ultraviolet and infrared rays emitted by the arc....
Got Dirt? Wear DuPont Tyvek at Work? Snap a Photo!
The second annual DuPont Tyvek Dirty Work Photo Contest began May 1 and DuPont Protection Technologies is looking for photos showcasing the country’s dirtiest jobs. ...
Stopping Workplace Hearing Loss One Ear at a Time
Hearing protection becomes personal at three companies....
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OSHA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
OSHA requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce employee exposure to hazards when engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or effective in reducing these exposures to acceptable levels. Employers are required to determine if PPE should be used to protect their workers.
If PPE is to be used, a PPE program should be implemented. This program should address the hazards present; the selection, maintenance, and use of PPE; the training of employees; and monitoring of the program to ensure its ongoing effectiveness.
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