When researching personal protective equipment requirements for welders, OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.252 (b) (2) is a good place to start. Unsurprisingly, it begins by specifying eye protection.

At Oberfield's, which has 135 employees in six locations, Hodge determined safety glasses were not enough protection for workers who clean mixers and hoppers. They tried goggles, but even anti-fog ...

Not all PPE is equal. Learn how to select gloves and eyewear that match real construction site risks — improving safety, ...

Because face shields are considered secondary protection, they should be worn in conjunction with other PPE like goggles, surgical masks and N95 respirators, which sometimes can help extend the ...

With a relatively new OSHA standard, contractors need to review and ensure they have the proper gear for all of their workers ...

Conventional communication and personal protective equipment (PPE) setups often demand manual adjustments. Workers must frequently check radios, glance at phones, or shield their hearing from on ...

Despite the best efforts of eye protection manufacturers to provide stylish, effective eyewear and safety professionals to ensure employees are protected, workplace eye injuries still occur at a rate ...

Those who would like to donate PPE supplies should arrange a drop-off time by calling the Voluntary Service Office at 503.203.5042 in Portland or 360.690.1842 in Vancouver.