By Jayden Mark Worker’s safety was something that industry owners seldom considered, and when a worker got injured or incapacitated in the line of duty, they just got a replacement. Due to changes in legislation from 1930 onwards, it became more cost-effective to protect the current workers from harm that replaced them. The concept of […]
Can You Use Homemade PPE for Coronavirus?
By Jayden Mark With newer strains of Coronavirus being found, people are rushing out to buy face masks. However, when they arrive at department stores and medical supply stores, they find none on the shelves. Something similar happened with food and toilet paper at the onslaught when the disease first hit the US and panicked […]
PPE Recommendations for Health Care Workers in the Wake of Coronavirus
By Jayden Mark Coronavirus first hit the news in December of 2019 when it became known that people in Wuhan, China had it. However, it soon migrated to other parts of the world and is currently running amok in the United States. The CDC immediately went into action, working with the President to put warnings in […]
A Basic Safety Guide for Every Hospital Employee
By Jayden Mark The health care industry is one that is viewed by many as being one of the safest that exists, because it provides care for the sick and injured. Such a nature makes it hard for anyone to comprehend how it could be dangerous, save for the potential for exposure to illnesses. However, […]
PPE Used in Different Industries
By Jayden Mark The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is to ensure that employees of various business types can carry out their functions safely and effectively by preventing and limiting exposure to various occupational safety hazards. Below is a look at the six major types of PPE.PPE for the Face and EyesAs the name […]
Hearing Protection from Loud Noises at the Workplace
By Jayden Mark Hearing damage is one of the most common injury types that happen in the workplace. Millions of people get hearing loss to some degree, such as ringing in the ears, because they are exposed to extremely loud noises at work.Hearing damage like this can happen across the span of months or years, […]
Electrical Hazard vs. Electro Static Dissipative Work Boots
By Jayden Mark Much like your hammer and drill, all craftsmen know the right tool for the job. When it comes to safety footwear, the same also applies. If you work in areas where a crate might suddenly come crashing down on your feet, safety toe boots will do great. But the same boots would […]
Types of Footwear Insulation for Standing all Day in Cold Weather
By Jayden Mark Once upon a time, buying boots for cold weather was pretty simple. There weren’t that many choices to choose from, and the ones that were available were warm enough to get the job done. But alas, how times change. Now, you not only have to find a shoe that won’t let in […]
5 Common Mistakes People Make When Choosing Safety Footwear
By Jayden Mark Recently, safety footwear and personal protective equipment have been credited with fewer accidents at the workplace. Thanks to technology, workers are now far more safer than they ever were on the job. While a significant percentage of employees have indeed begun appreciating all the benefits that come with a great pair of […]
Most Common Foot Injuries at the Workplace and How to Protect Yourself
By Jayden Mark Let’s face it, most of us spend a very large percentage of our lives on the job whether we like it or not. Truth be told, there is no single work place or operating environment where a worker is 100% immune to foot injury. This is why regulations insist on adequate use […]