The International Safety Equipment Association’s Protection Update newsletter is intended for  anyone who specifies, purchases or uses personal protective equipment and those who regulate it. Protection Update is distributed without charge by EHS Today and also is available on ISEA’s Web site at http://www.safetyequipment.org.

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  • Bad Assumptions about Hearing Protection Can Be Hazardous, Injurious
  • Revised Emergency Eyewash and Shower Standard Enhances User Guidance, Testing Criteria
  • ISEA Welcomes New Federal Regs That Increase Road Worker Safety

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2009 Archive Issues:

October Issue:

  • Infrared Radiation: Defending Against the Invisible Workplace Hazard
  • OSHA Letter Clarifies Need for High-Visibility apparel in Work Zones
  • AGC Launches a Training Program to Cut Highway Construction Project Fatalities

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July Issue

  • Price Industries Switches Gloves to Reduce Cuts and Costs
  • ISEA Advocates More Stockpiled Respirators for U.S. Pandemic Protection
  • New ARTBA PPE Video and Laborers' Night Work Suggestions Highlight Construction Safety Advances

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April Issue

  • Being Visible Make Sense
  • You Can Be part of the Safety Solution
  • ISEA Will Petition OSHA to Prohibit Silica Use for Abrasive Blasting

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February Issue 

  • Nanomaterials:  The Future of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Hearing Protection Findings Stand Conventional Wisdom on Ear
  • ISEA Advocates Safety, Health Management System and Foresees Vigorous OSHA Activity in 2009
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