PPE

When people think of workplace safety, they often overlook one of the most common hazards that exist in most places. Sound. Machines, large fans, vehicles, and other things all contribute to producing noises that can cause damage to people’s hearing. Whether that is from sudden very loud noises or constant lower-level noises, hearing protection is … Read more

When most people think about how to stay safe in the workplace, they picture things like hard hats, fire-resistant gear, respirators, and other similar things. These are all examples of personal protective equipment (PPE). While there is no doubt that PPE is an important part of an overall safety effort, it should not be the … Read more

There are many times when a worker needs to climb a ladder, get up on scaffolding, or otherwise work high up above the ground. While this is often necessary, it is also very dangerous. When someone makes a slight slip, they could fall causing serious injuries or even death to themselves or anyone who happens … Read more

Water is one of the most used substances in many facilities. It is used for things like drinking, cleaning, cooling, fire suppression, and much more. It is also one of the most common ingredients used in making different foods. All this means that most facilities will have one or more different water pipes that travel … Read more

Hi-vis personal protective equipment is worn by workers in low-light environments or poor visibility conditions. Also known as high-visibility safety apparel (HVSA), it encompasses a range from clothing like neon yellow safety jackets, bright orange vests, lime-colored pants with reflective stripes, and even fluorescent rain gear. The Federal Highway Worker Visibility Rule Anyone working on … Read more

A PPE kit, or personal protection equipment kit, is a set of PPE items that are kept together for use when needed. There can be many different types of PPE kits, each designed for a specific purpose. Having all the relevant PPE together in one kit will make it easier to ensure employees who need … Read more

SCBA stands for self-contained breathing apparatus, sometimes called industrial breathing sets. Typically used by firefighters and in industrial workplaces, SBCAs are a type of respirator used when the atmosphere is immediately dangerous to life or health. An SCBA provides breathable air where oxygen deficiency, smoke, dangerous gases, or other airborne contaminants present. SCBAs were also … Read more

Air-purifying respirators, commonly known an APRs come in handy when working in hazardous environments. They can be seen in situations where healthcare professionals are dealing with infectious diseases, first responders may use them during natural disasters, and more commonly used in occupations that entail working in conditions with high volumes of particulates like dust, vapors, … Read more

HVSA stands for High Visibility Safety Apparel. HVSA is sometimes called ‘hi-viz’ clothing for short. It is a type of clothing that is designed specially to be easy to see in any type of light. The clothing must be highly luminescent or a color that is easily discernible from the background that it will be … Read more

When looking at safety glasses you may have noticed that they say Z87 on them and wondered what exactly that meant. This is an indication that the glasses are made to the specifications required by the ANSI Z87 set of standards. ANSI is the American National Standards Institute, which is a non-profit organization that is … Read more