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Arm your workers with the proper protective clothing

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Usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) can significantly improve workers' safety and diminish workplace accidents. More and more companies such as Tennant Co., H.B. Fuller Co. and Lincoln Electric Co are implementing usage of protective clothing in the workplace as suggested by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. Some manufacturers are also investigating the possibility of making full-body uniforms out of the PPE pieces for multi-purpose jobs.

Employee Health & Safety P&E, Information services, United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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PPE and chemical hazards: don't let a bad marriage burn you

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The selection of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is an essential part of a company's comprehensive occupational safety and health program. Safety engineers should not rely solely on laboratory tests in determining which PPEs to use. They should also consider the environment in which such PPEs will be used and the clothing's fit. Aside from the selection of PPEs, engineers should develop worker training programs on the use of such clothing.

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Pump up safety when your company trims fat: downsizing doesn't have to be the kiss of death for safety and health

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Downsizing often adversely affects a company's safety and health performance since considerable funds are diverted to other business operations. To ensure that safety and health records are sustained, companies undergoing downsizing should carefully determine the costs and benefits of reducing funds for safety and health. In addition, they should seek to empower low-level personnel in developing new safety and health programs.

Cover Story, Downsizing (Management)

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