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Fogged-up eyewear

How can workers reduce fogging when wearing safety eyewear?




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Selecting high-visibility PPE

What factors should I consider when choosing high-visibility apparel?




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Offering workers hearing protection options

OSHA regulations dictate we offer a “variety” of hearing protectors to noise-exposed workers. What is best practice for providing a variety while keeping inventory to a minimum?




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Getting workers to wear eye protection

What are the most common reasons why employees fail to wear safety eyewear, and how can we help increase compliance?




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Comfort innovations lead to greater FR clothing compliance

How is the comfort of FR clothing related to compliance?




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Effective protection: selecting a respirator

What is the relationship between OSHA permissible exposure limits/maximum use concentrations and assigned protection factors?




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The role of climate control in PPE

What is climate control in personal protective equipment, and why is it important?




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Addressing changes in the utilities industry

How have the products used by utilities workers in recent years evolved to address changing demographics and working conditions?




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Winter work safety

What role does scheduling play in cold weather work?




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The science of cut-resistant gloves

How is glass and steel engineered into cut-resistant gloves?




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PPE at the point of use

What are the benefits of having personal protective equipment at the point of use?




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Footwear programs

What should our company look for in a safety footwear program/provider?




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Hearing conservation vs. hearing loss prevention

What’s the difference between “hearing conservation” and “hearing loss prevention”?




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The need for unique women’s PPE

Is the “one size smaller” rule for women’s personal protective equipment adequate?




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Selecting compliant protective eyewear

When selecting protective eyewear, most higher-quality options have various features and upgrades, including impact re-sistance, anti-fog technology, ultraviolent resistance and polarized lenses. What do each of these technologies provide and why should workers want them in their safety glasses?




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Selecting appropriate hand protection

What do I need to know before buying gloves for a specific job task?




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Protecting eyes from strain and fatigue

How can proper eye protection relieve headaches and eye fatigue?




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Cut-resistant sleeves

What are cut-resistant sleeves, and what type of workers should wear them?




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Respiratory protection in health care

How are powered air-purifying systems protecting frontline health care workers from COVID-19?




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Respiratory protection program responsibilities

As an employer, what are my responsibilities to protect my workers from respiratory hazards? What responsibilities do my employees have?




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Hand safety programs

How do I build a hand safety program that actually reduces hand injuries?




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Selecting hand and arm protection

What are some of the most important factors to consider when choosing hand and arm protection?




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Hearing protection compliance

How can equipment selection encourage hearing protection compliance?




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NFPA 2112 and hand protection

How has NFPA 2112 changed to accommodate hand protection?




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PPE and supply chain disruptions

What have supply chain disruptions meant for employers who need personal protective equipment for their workers?




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The importance of comfortable hi-vis clothing

How important is properly fitted high-visibility clothing for safety on the job?




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The importance of wearing eye protection

Given the prevalence of eye protection requirements across industries, it’s clear this isn’t an issue of awareness, but of compliance.




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Proper PPE for female workers in construction

In the past few years, garments tailored for women have become more common. These garments look similar to men’s apparel but are designed with specific details that consider the female form and shape.




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Fitting PPE to female workers

How are women represented when it comes to PPE?




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Hearing protection for all jobs

As workplaces face labor shortages, employees are covering more jobs and responsibilities. How can safety managers ensure workers receive the proper hearing protection across different job environments in a single shift?




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Choosing the right footwear

What do workers need to look for when buying foot protection?




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Which safety glasses?

With the workforce becoming so much more versatile, are there different types of safety eyeglasses recommended for different kinds of work environments?




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Hand protection test standards

What type of hazards are gloves rated for? How have the EN388 and ANSI/ISEA 105 test standards evolved?




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How filter media works in FFRs

How does the filter media in an N95 filtering facepiece respirator really work?




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Learn About the Compound Effect Solution to Plantar Fasciitis

A white paper from Lehigh explains the Compound Effect Solution to Plantar Fasciitis – how to give your employees the 1-2-3 punch, providing the best-fitting approved footwear, along with custom orthotics and medical-grade compression socks.




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Eye protection options for prescription lenses

What do I need to know about eye protection programs if I’m required to provide my workers with safety eyewear?




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Selecting protective clothing

What should safety managers look for in protective clothing to improve both safety and compliance?




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The 1-2-3 Punch to Fight Occupational Fatigue

Providing your employees with the most accurate-fitting safety footwear, body-aligning orthotics and medical-grade compression socks will give them a 1-2-3 punch to eliminate late-afternoon slump, feel better at the end of their shift and have a better quality of life off the job.




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Busting hand protection myths

What are some of the biggest challenges and misconceptions in industrial workplaces when it comes to hand protection?




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Respirator fit testing

What are the different types of respirator fit testing? What are their limitations and benefits?




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Selecting the right respirator

How do I choose between a full-face respirator and a half-face respirator?




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Noise-induced hearing impairment

Can I use earbud-type devices as hearing protection in industrial settings?




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Respirator fit testing

How do I implement respirator fit testing at my facility?




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Examining hand protection use

What are the biggest factors that affect compliance in hand protection?




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Anti-fog solutions

How can I stop my safety glasses from fogging up?




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Hearing protection

How can using the Hierarchy of Controls help with protecting workers from hazardous noise?




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Safety footwear for different environments

How has personal protective equipment evolved when it comes to safety footwear designed for indoor and manufacturing environments?




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The ergonomics of foot protection

How does safety footwear protect from back pain and injury?




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Ear health and safety

What advice can I offer my employees who are hard of hearing because of ear wax?




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Manufacturing foot protection

What features are commonly used in the construction of safety shoes to protect against impact and compression hazards?