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Why PPE is the Last Line of Defense

Construction Business Owner

Why PPE is the Last Line of Defense Believe it or not, the answer isn’t just wearing the right PPE. How to build a safe working space for your workers The hierarchy of controls identifies the safety controls many industries use to protect workers by minimizing or eliminating exposure to hazards. So, why is this the case?

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ANSI B11 and risk assessment: The best kept secret in safety

FDR Safety

national standards dealing with the safety requirements for general industry machines. At the recent ASSE Professional Development Conference, there was considerable focus on risk assessment, voluntary standards and prevention through design. Risk assessment is one of the most powerful safety tools we have.

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How Innovation Drives Superior Products

Construction Business Owner

Superior Glove believes workers should not have to choose between comfort and safety. To further support this belief, the company also invests in in-house R&D and testing facilities and design its own products. Superior Glove also conducts additional internal custom tests, such as vibration test, grip test, contact cold and marring.

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Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

BD+C

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies. A few key considerations include: 1.

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Best Construction Safety Glasses for Men and Women

Work Gearz

Safety glasses are standard PPE for construction sites. Buying a good pair of protective safety glasses is essential to the health of your eyes. But the best pair of safety glasses should be tailored to your particular needs, a pair that you will wear willingly because effective without causing you problems or irritation. .

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Best Over-The-Glasses Safety Goggles for Work

Work Gearz

I am also a tradesman and part of my permanent PPE is a pair of safety glasses or safety goggles. I had thought about using contact lenses under safety glasses, however, even a little dust can cause eye irritation and create problems for me. Unfortunately, not all safety goggles were designed with eyeglass wearers in mind.

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5 Best Safety Glasses For Metal Work

Work Gearz

If you regularly use an angle grinder, cut metal with both a plasma cutter or an Oxy-Acetylene torch, depending on project needs, you know firsthand just how important safety glasses are. We decided it was time for an update and set out to find the best pair of safety glasses for metal work at a reasonable price. safety requirements.

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