Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, is essential in keeping workers safe on the job. The kind of equipment needed depends on the type of industry and the job site itself. Here is an overview of different types of Personal Protective Equipment. Head – Hard hats protect workers from falling debris and electrical hazards. For protection from cold weather, there are hard hat liners that attach...
Industrial workers protect themselves in a variety of ways from dangers on the job site. They wear steel-toe boots, long pants, ear protection, hard hats, and edge safety glasses to prevent disabling injuries. However, this is a requirement of the job more than an individual accounting of hazards. Many of these safety items are just as needed in everyday activities...
Working at a construction site means being exposed to noise. Lots of it. Unfortunately our ears were not designed for that much noise, and prolonged exposure can and will lead to permanent hearing loss. Ever left work for the day with ringing ears? That’s a sign the damage has already begun. Even a one-time exposure to loud noises, say from...
Many types of jobs pose specific hazards to workers on site. Construction workers, roadside workers, emergency personnel, and others are constantly being placed in potentially dangerous situations while they’re doing their job. Whether they’re dealing with heavy equipment, are working from extreme heights, or are being exposed to roadside hazards, these workers need to be equipped with the proper gear...
Your hearing can be affected if you are exposed to a really loud noise at 120 decibels or more for a short time. It can also be damaged with loud noise at 85 decibels or higher for an extended period of time. The louder the sound, the shorter amount of time it takes to cause hearing loss. Here are some...