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Any job or worksite where your eyes are at risk from flying objects, liquids, gases, or other materials is one where you need to wear protective eyewear. Your regular prescription eyewear or sunglasses aren’t going to cut it: eye and face protection is designed for workplace hazards. Choosing the right eye protection is like choosing any other piece of PPE, so use this guide to be prepared for making that decision.Eye Hazard AssessmentOSHA provides guidelines for job hazard analyses as well as t …

Field decontamination can be a complicated process, and it’s one that should be taken very seriously. Proper doffing procedures require a well-trained team to avoid contamination hazards from biological, toxic, or otherwise dangerous worksite hazards. Your personal protective equipment (PPE) won’t necessarily be safe for reuse after you remove it, as a lot of hazmat gear is designed for limited use, but it depends on your work and your gear. While specific details will vary depending on what you …

Jobs that require a lot of contaminated area cleanup—like asbestos and lead removal—require hazmat suits. Hazmat suits are overall garments that protect workers from chemicals, biological agents, radioactivity, and other hazardous materials.There are a variety of Hazmat suits, each created for different hazards, and it’s crucial to make the right choice in protection.Consider Your CriteriaWhen selecting your hazmat suit, no matter what hazards you’re facing or what protection levels are used in …

An arc flash warning label is commonly used to alert workers of a potential flash fire. It comes with important safety information about the type of threat or hazard in question, so workers can either avoid this area or make sure they are wearing the proper arc flash clothing before accessing equipment or stepping inside.“Warning” or “Danger”The label will feature a “warning” or “danger” heading. “Danger” usually appears in red. It means that the nominal system voltage is over 600 or that the in …

Fire-resistant (FR) clothing protects the worker wearing it by reacting to fire and heat differently than normal clothing does. The flame-resistant properties of FR clothing allow it to resist igniting (or extinguish quickly if it does), melting, and tearing or breaking, and they are also thermally insulated. Where possible, always look at the product manufacturer’s guidelines for maintaining your FR clothing and follow the compliance rules for your industry. Some care rules will apply to most g …