When thinking about personal protective equipment, we should view "the head" as the total head – including brain, eyes, ears, mouth, etc. – and focus exclusively and relentlessly on safeguarding it.

When researching personal protective equipment requirements for welders, OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2) is a good place to start. Unsurprisingly, it begins by specifying eye protection. The standard ...

Vision protection is paramount for workers in many industries, from construction and manufacturing to warehousing, transportation, health care, maritime, and even landscaping and professional sports.

The final rule reflects current national consensus standards, and ensures that workers can use up-to-date eye and face protection. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published a ...

Most safety professionals agree that workplace eye injuries are preventable. Yet, OSHA estimates that 1,000 eye injuries occur every day in U.S. workplaces, at an annual cost of $300 million in lost ...

For a printable version of this article, CLICK HERE. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused well-publicized shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical workers. Eye protection, ...

On construction sites — whether working with masonry, steel, roofing materials or during demolition — hand and face protection are essential. Brass Knuckle’s SmartCut BKCR4420 gloves and Vader Combo ...

The modern construction industry needs tools that streamline communication, boost productivity, and protect workers in harsh, dynamic environments. Traditional methods such as two-way radios, mobile ...

Wearing goggles, face shields and other eye PPE may lower COVID-19 infection rates when used in combination with other protective measures, according to findings. "Theoretically, you should protect ...