OSHA doesn’t just recommend PPE, it requires it–employers are legally responsible for making sure their workers are protected. Watch this short video to learn about OSHA PPE requirements and standards. Learn what you need to know when considering how to choose PPE.
You can’t see it, but noise can be just as dangerous as any other workplace hazard. Watch this short video to learn how workplace noise safety can impact hearing and how to choose the right hearing protection PPE. Get guidance on proper fit for earplugs and earmuffs, and equipment inspection.
You only get one pair of eyes and accidents happen fast. That’s why eye protection is so essential. Get practical tips on ensuring a secure fit for eye and face protection, maintaining clear vision, and knowing when to replace damaged equipment.
Safe and sturdy footwear isn’t just about comfort, it’s about walking out of work safely, on your own two feet. Watch this short video to find out how to choose the right foot protection PPE and get tips on proper fit, daily inspection, and maintenance. You’ll learn about workplace foot injury prevention as well as how to meet protective footwear safety standards.
Hand injuries are common but preventable with the right hand protection PPE. Watch this short video for guidance on the proper selection of safety gloves, ensuring the right fit, and inspecting hand protection for wear and tear. Learn how consistent use of safety gloves for work improves hand safety in the workplace and protects your ability to do your job, and everything you love outside of work.
Our online learning system, Safety OnDemand® has a multitude of trainings and other resources on hand protection. To access these modules, just be sure to be signed into your myResource account.
PPE stands for personal protective equipment—wearable gear designed to help protect workers from hazards that can cause injury or illness when engineering controls (like machine guards or ventilation) and safe work practices can’t eliminate risk entirely. It is important because it reduces exposure to workplace hazards and helps prevent injuries and illnesses. It also supports safety compliance and can be a major source of cost control by lowering incident-related downtime and costs.
When workplace hazards can’t be fully removed through safer equipment, processes, or procedures, OSHA requires employers to provide and pay for the proper PPE. Employers are also responsible for evaluating workplace risks, making sure PPE fits employees correctly, and training workers on how to use and care for it. In addition, PPE must meet applicable ANSI safety standards.
