Topics: Respirator Fit Tests, PPE, Respiratory Safety, Respiratory
Know Your Respirator Fit Test Basics! Bacon wants to remind you of what he thinks is one of the Top 10 Useless Things to Do: Wear a respirator that doesn’t fit! Make sure you know the facts about proper respirator fit. Check out this infographic featuring Bacon the Pig, our safety mascot, as he ... Read More
Take a walk through any work site and you'll notice all the different types of personal protection equipment that workers are wearing. Finding workers wearing PPE such as hard hats, gloves and ear plugs are a pretty common sight. One of the most common kinds of PPE you will see is safety eye wear, ... Read More
First aid can save lives First aid is an effective way to provide immediate care to injured workers; saving time, dollars and most importantly… LIVES! Make sure your workers have the emergency wound care they need. Check out this infographic featuring Bacon The Safety Pig, our mascot, as he ... Read More
Let’s talk feet. The long-time ANSI Z41 standard changed not too long ago to the new ASTM 2413-11, the standard specification for Performance Requirements for Protective Toe Cap Footwear. The updated standard covers the testing and materials of protective toe footwear, with a few additional ... Read More
Topics: Hearing protection, Ear Protection, Noise Dose
Do you know how to use NRR to calculate hearing protection? The way hearing protection equipment works is often misunderstood and this can expose workers to the risk of potential hearing loss. Some contractors assume that the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) is the actual level of protection that an ... Read More
Workers encounter numerous hazards every day on the job. From selecting the proper PPE and emergency equipment, to being able to rely on devices that may save lives, preparation and readiness are the keys to minimizing risk. Confined spaces are among the many hazards workers face daily. Confined ... Read More
Topics: First Aid Kits, Wound Care, First Aid
“Anyone have a bandage?” That's a pretty common request on a job site. From a small paper cut to more serious wounds, it’s important to have the correct first aid supplies on hand. OSHA requires that employees are given a safe and healthy workplace that is reasonably free of occupational hazards. ... Read More
