Employees who work around machinery are at risk when proper machine guards are not used. Earlier this year, a 36-year-old Wisconsin worker became entangled in a machine’s operating spindle and suffered injuries that led to his death. A recently concluded Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigation into the accident reveal that machine guards were… Read More »
PPE Prevents Workplace Eye Injuries
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published a final rule that updates requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers in general industry, shipyards, longshoring, marine terminals and construction that will take effect April 1, 2016. The final rule reflects current national consensus standards, and ensures that workers can use up-to-date eye and face… Read More »
