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 ...

YOU have read the MSDS for the special alcohol that your plant uses and it says to use eye protection. But what does that mean? One manufacturer's MSDS says to use safety glasses when using the ...

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, ...

Every year, eye injuries in the workplace cost workers part or all of their vision, and businesses an estimated $300 million in lost production time, medical expenses and workers' compensation. 1 On a ...

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 ...

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 ...

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), each day more than 2,000 workers in the United States receive some form of medical treatment for eye injuries sustained ...

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 ...