Over 111 million workers in the U.S. alone are protected by safety equipment.
Workers around the world are faced with health and safety issues, challenges, and hazards everyday while on the job. It is the role of the employer to help keep workers safe by minimizing risk and providing training, education, and PPE. PPE is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and illnesses may result from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. Â
PPE includes safety products such as gloves, safety glasses and goggles, protective footwear, earplugs or muffs, hard hats and helmets, respirators, coveralls and full body suits, high-visibility vests and garments, and so much more.
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Employers are required to train workers using PPE to know:
when it’s necessary
what products are necessary
how to properly put it on, adjust, wear, and remove
limitations of the equipment
proper care, maintenance, lifespan, and disposal of the equipment
The Issues
We are always following ongoing or new issues that concern employers about the health and safety of workers. Learn about the top issues in occupational safety and how safety equipment and technology is helping to keep workers safe.
Heat Stress & Illness
Although illness from exposure to heat is preventable, every year, thousands become sick from occupational heat exposure, and some cases are fatal.
Working At Heights
Falling and being struck by a dropped object is among the top causes of workplace injuries and fatalities.
Connected Worker
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Pandemic Response
The global coronavirus outbreak tested people, industries, governments, and supply chains unlike any crisis since World War II.
Storm Cleanup
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Women In PPE
Women in the workplace have expressed a disconnect between the design and fit of PPE available to women.