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A short guide to PPE at work

Employers need to fulfill certain regulations and standards set by OSHA. Employers also must encourage their employees to undertake certain safety training courses such as the online OSHA 40 hour hazwoper training programs. PPE is generally defined as any and all equipment which is intended to be held or worn by a person at work and which protects him against one or more risks to his safety or health, for example, gloves,safety helmets, eye protection, high visibility clothing, safety harnesses and safety footwear. Primarily, PPE must be supplied to and used by those employees whenever and wherever there are risks to safety and health that cannot be adequately controlled in other ways. However, prior to using PPE one must: Properly assess the PPE to ensure it is suitable. Make sure the PPE is maintained and stored properly. Provide employees with adequate instructions on how to use it safely and correctly. It is very important to note that an employer of an organization can most defini...