If the ANSI shoe fits, wear it

Article Abstract:

Discusses the ANSI Z41 specifications for protective footwear, recent changes in manufacturer testing, and other important issues of hazard protection and footwear selection.

Occupational Safety & Health Adm, Safety equipment and supplies industry, Safety equipment industry, Safety shoes

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What's the fuss over PPE?

Article Abstract:

The need to adopt safety measures in the corporate environment has raised issues on whom the cost of purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) would be burdened. A recent case involving a trucking company in Cleveland, TX, revealed that employers are liable to pay for the necessary protective equipment if such devices would not serve any practical benefits to workers beyond business purposes.

Occupational Safety Regulation, Usage, Protective clothing, Safety regulations

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ANSI standards: a starting point for your workplace first-aid kit

Article Abstract:

The American National Standards Institute's (ANSI's) 'Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits' can be a useful guideline for employers who want to have a good, basic first-aid kit in their workplace. Employers, however, are advised not to blindly follow the standard and, instead, temper its decision with the opinion of the medical community. For instance, mouth-to-barrier devices are not among the standard's minimum fill requirements despite that not using such a device entails risk of contracting AIDS or hepatitis during rescue breathing.

First Aid Kits, First aid in illness and injury, First aid, Assistance in emergencies, Emergency assistance

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