Items Tagged with 'Personal protective clothing'

Arlington, VA — Around half of workers don’t wear proper personal protective equipment because they either don’t want to or don’t consider it necessary, according to a recent study of employers.

Why is it still difficult for women to get personal protective equipment that fits? A look at the problem – and what safety professionals can do to help close the gaps.

Silver Spring, MD — CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training has compiled a list of providers of appropriate-fitting personal protective equipment for female, nonbinary and transgender workers.

Quincy, MA — A newly funded research project will investigate how chemical exposures from lithium-ion battery fires affect firefighters’ personal protective equipment.

Washington — An OSHA final rule that requires personal protective equipment in the construction industry to properly fit each worker will go into effect Jan. 11.

Columbus, OH — The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is making available $30 million in funding for research and development of personal protective equipment and technology innovations.

What are some current eye/face protection trends contractors should be aware of when purchasing PPE?

Denver — After bird flu is detected on dairy farms, collaboration between public health agencies and the impacted farm – as well as early distribution of personal protective equipment – may help protect farmworkers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

The JS157 Premium Black Series Polar Shield Parka uses sustainable Polartec Power Fill insulation to keep workers warm. It’s designed with water-resistant 300D Ripstop and features an insulated, adjustable hood that can be removed for unobstructed peripheral vision.