When thinking about personal protective equipment, we should view "the head" as the total head – including brain, eyes, ears, mouth, etc. – and focus exclusively and relentlessly on safeguarding it.

In 2012, more than 65,000 cases involving days away from work occurred due to head injuries in the workplace. That same year, 1,020 workers died from head injuries sustained on the job. 1 There is ...

It is important for everyone on the job site to understand the importance of PPE, how to check for damage and ensure proper fit. While personal protective equipment is the last line of defense against ...

A comprehensive personal protective equipment (PPE) program not only can be one of the easiest safety and health programs your company can implement and maintain, but it also can be one of the most ...