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Eye Protection at Home
Expanding the culture of safety beyond the workplace The proper use of safety eyewear has significantly reduced the number of eye injuries in the workplace over the last 20 years. Today, workplace eye injuries average just under 800,000 per year, and that number continues to drop. This success is due to a number of factors […] Continue reading
Respirator Fit Testing
Occupation health and safety regulations refer to seal checks as “fit checks.” A fit check is performed each time the wearer dons the respirator. Testing both positive and negative checks the wearer ensures a proper seal to his/her face. A fit check is not to be confused with a fit test. Each year, the respirator owner must get a … Continue reading
Employee Eye Protection Programs Save Thousands
A radiation burn from a welding torch, a puncture wound from a faulty nail gun, a blast of compressed air on the eye — these are just a few reasons why safety eyewear is so important in the American workplace. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports that 2,000 Americans suffer from an … Continue reading