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Flame-resistant requirements for high-visibility apparel

Why does the high-visibility standard have FR requirements?

February 21, 2016

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Why does the high-visibility standard have FR requirements?

Protective clothing

Flame-resistant versus non-flammable PPE: Why does it matter?

June 29, 2015

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Flame-resistant versus non-flammable PPE: Why does it matter?

Hearing protection

What are Personal Attenuation Ratings and can they be used in lieu of annual audiograms?

November 24, 2014

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What are Personal Attenuation Ratings and can they be used in lieu of annual audiograms?

Personal protective equipment

How will recent revisions of certain OSHA rules affect my existing PPE program?

June 23, 2014

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The personal protective equipment program requirements previously based on 1910.269, as well as those contained in the previous 1910 Subpart I, Personal Protective Equipment, are still valid. However, the April 1, 2014, final rule revisions of OSHA 1910.136, 1910.137, 1910.269 and 1926 Subpart V, as well as the new 1926.97, include requirements that must be incorporated into PPE programs.