Wearing PPE can often increase the risk for heat-related illnesses by increasing blood pressure and core body temperature (i.e., internal temperature) more quickly than wearing other types of ...

From head injuries to hearing loss, PPE helps protect contractors from the most common and costly jobsite hazards. Here’s a ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the launch of the New York State Insurance Fund’s new Extreme Heat Equipment Credit. The credit helps qualifying small businesses protect their workers through ...

Hand protection – Gloves are one of the most commonly used types of PPE. Gloves provide protection to fingers, hands and sometimes wrists and forearms. Ideally, gloves should be designed to protect ...

Staying ahead of PPE expiration requires ongoing vigilance. To ensure protective gear remains effective, consider the ...

It’s Too Hot to Keep Using Pesticides Farm workers are being sickened by agrochemicals—and, due to extreme heat, by the PPE they wear to protect themselves. Harrison Watson August 15, 2023 ...

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As a safety professional, you are required to protect your employees from hazardous chemicals on the job. You know one essential item of personal protection equipment (PPE) for working with chemicals ...

Now with the GORE® PARALLON™ liner system, it’s possible to achieve unparalleled levels of breathability, while also preventing serious drops in thermal protection that can occur as your gear ...

W. L. Gore & Associates recently presented the results of a human study that evaluated the physiological impact of protective barriers currently available in turnout gear. W. L. Gore & Associates ...