KNOW PPE

The proper use of PPE helps ensure everyone goes home safely at the end of the day. Get tips for outfitting your crew with gear to help keep your facility safe and OSHA compliant.

PPE in the Workplace

PPE for Extreme Conditions: Ensuring Comfort and Safety in All Types of Weather

Learn more about the different types of specialized PPE designed to keep workers comfortable and safe in challenging environments.

10/25/23

PPE in the Workplace

4 Tips for Replacing Your Personal Protective Equipment

From gloves and boots to hard hats and fall protection, get to know the key signs it's time to replace your PPE.

09/13/23

PPE in the Workplace

The Science of Fit and Fit Testing PPE for Worker Safety

This article and video talk about proper fit and fit testing PPE for worker safety. The article also explores PPE compatibility and why this is another important part of worker PPE fit testing.

09/10/23

PPE in the Workplace

The Science of Cut-Resistant Gloves

Because of ongoing advances in materials science and engineering, today’s safety gloves can offer a better combination of comfort, flexibility and protection than ever before.

06/26/23

PPE in the Workplace

Making the Switch: Hard Hats vs. Safety Helmets

Get to know the factors leading companies to switch from hard hats to safety helmets.

05/29/23

PPE in the Workplace

Chemical PPE: Debunking a Major Myth

So how can you be sure your PPE is protecting you from exposures that you might not even be able to notice at the time?

03/03/23

Waterproofing and Water Resistance in Work Boots

01/19/23

Are Your First-Aid Kits up to Date with ANSI Standards?

10/18/22

Safety Glasses & Face Shield Guide

08/25/22

Is Your Job Putting Your Hearing at Risk?

06/03/22

PPE for 3 Major Electrical Hazards

05/17/22

PPE for Universal Precautions

03/09/22

Gender-Specific PPE: Finding PPE Fit for Women

02/24/22

Guide to Heated Jackets and Heated Apparel for Working in Winter

01/10/22

Avoid OSHA Citations: How to Properly Store PPE

12/09/21

What Safety Shoes Are Best for Construction, Healthcare and Other Industries?

11/30/21

Electrical Gloves: 5 Things You Should Know

04/27/21

Procure the Right PPE for Chemical Manufacturing

11/02/20

N95 Masks vs. Surgical Masks vs. Cloth Masks: What's the Difference?

06/10/20

Composite-Toe Vs. Steel-Toe Boots: Understanding Protective Footwear

11/17/19

5 Considerations for Choosing the Right Safety Gloves

07/01/19

A Shoe for Every Work Occasion: Work Footwear You Need

07/01/19

Types of Respiratory Protection Equipment

07/01/19

4 Respirator Myths and Facts

07/01/19

Don’t Make These 3 Mistakes with Your Company's Footwear Program

07/01/19

How to Put On a Fall Protection Harness

05/16/19