This question – Is Personal Protective Equipment Necessary When Providing First Aid? has brought about lots of views, I will try as much as possible to merge the views to arrive at an appropriate standing. However, some persons believe that Personal Protective Equipment is Unnecessary When Providing First Aid. Personal Protective Equipment is Unnecessary When … Read more
I came across this question: Which of the following personal protective equipment must an employer pay for? The first thing that came to my mind was a form of counter question – Is there Personal Protective Equipment that an employer must not pay for? Payment Exceptions under the OSHA Rule As a general rule – … Read more
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) safeguards users against hazards or physical harms they may encounter at the workplace. It is mostly known as “The Last Line of Defense“, that is when every other control fails. But the question now is – Who is Responsible for Providing PPE in the Workplace? Who is Responsible for Providing PPE … Read more
PPE (Personal protective equipment) is equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work. It can include items such as safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear, and safety harnesses. It also includes respiratory protective equipment (RPE). It is considered the last line of defense; when all the control … Read more
As we know that PPE is used to reduce or minimize the exposure to risk which could be from physical, chemical, ergonomic, or biological agents; so if we are asked “When Should PPE Be Used in the Workplace“? The simple and direct answer is that we need PPE when there is a tendency of exposure … Read more