Philosophy, Politics and Economics might be the hottest undergraduate degree today. From its beginnings in Oxford in the 1920s, PPE has spread to more than 150 universities around the world. What is ...

Pouring concrete is dangerous work. Cement dust irritates the eyes, skin, and lungs. Holding a pump hose is hard on the hands. Tip-toeing across rebar is tough on the feet. Now, imagine trying to get ...

On January 13, 2025, OSHA’s final rule took effect regarding the standard for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the construction industry. (See U.S. Dept. of Labor Release No. 24-2453-NAT, ...

OSHA’s requirements under the general duty clause state that “each employer shall furnish to each of its employees employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death ...

Most concrete contractors already have PPE on the job. Hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and first aid kits aren’t new to anyone in this industry. The question isn’t whether crews have ...

In occupational safety, PPE fit is often discussed in terms of comfort or employee preference. However, OSHA does not frame it that way. Under OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(iii), employers are ...

A. Many health care workers wear several different kinds of personal protective equipment, or PPEs, in their jobs every day. This equipment is designed to keep them safe from infectious materials, and ...