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The body parts protected with PPE are attached to workers who keep your organization running. As an employer, you need to return the favor by providing them with effective PPE and make sure they use it. PPE is a workplace safety measure that is very important. When you think of it you just imagine goggles, hard hats and steel toed shoes. But, we all know that there is a bigger picture, which includes a commitment to writing comprehensive PPE policies; selecting equipment that is appropriate for the work challenge and has the highest chance of being used; monitoring employee compliance and meeting the OSHA standard requirements. The importance of PPE or personal protection equipment has been put forward in every OSHA safety training course. You can find the OSHA PPE standard featured in 29 CFR, 1910.132-138. There are general requirements and rules which cover respiratory, eye and face, head, foot, and hand protection. To help your employees’ avoid hazards and select the best PPE for th...

Back injuries can be extremely painful and are nearly always long-term. Injuries to the back occur more frequently than any other part of the body and especially at workplaces. Employees must understand what types of activities can strain their back and how they could perform the tasks in a way that would reduce the risks. The best way to protect your back against any hazard in the workplace is to develop habits that will help to cut down the strain on the back like: 1.Slow down: Back injuries resulting from slips, falls and trips can be prevented by walking instead of running. It would be also helpful to wear shoes with non-slip soles and look where you are heading. 2.Rest your back: Some activities can totally strain you down. Try to give your back a rest from time to time. No matter how long the activities are, don’t give too much strain to your back. 3.Avoid unnecessary lifts: Make use of material-handling equipment, hoists, hand trucks and dollies to lift heavy materials instead o...