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 ...

Vision protection is paramount for workers in many industries, from construction and manufacturing to warehousing, transportation, health care, maritime, and even landscaping and professional sports.

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 ...

When safety managers are selecting protective eyewear, do they only focus on the eyes? Or do they think about protecting the entire head, if necessary, and how integrating eyewear with other ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration focuses on the enforcement of safety and health legislation by developing standards employers must follow. According to OSHA, thousands of people are ...