PPE Personal Protective Equipmentensures the safety of all employees. Accidents on the job cost employers millions of dollars every year. Eye, respiratory, hearing, head, hand, clothing, foot and fall protection are a cost effective way to keep employees safe and a business in compliance with the law. PPE Programs should be implemented in hazardous work environments. The hazards should be assessed and Personal Protective Products should be selected based on this assessment. Employees should be trained in the proper use of the PPE. Monitoring of the program will ensure it's effectiveness.
Injury or death from fire or carbon monoxide can be prevented by installing the proper fire extinguisher type, the most up-to-date smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in your business and home. Tragedies can be prevented by monthly fire safety inspection of your fire extinguishers, testing of your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and a semi-annual change of the alarm batteries.
Properly equipped and stocked first aid kitsin the workplace and home should be first priority. Employees should have access to first aid kits and first aid stations in the office, warehouse, at construction sites and other outdoor environments. The first aid kit and/or station should be adequately stocked and checked regularly for missing or expired items.
