KNOW PPE

The proper use of PPE helps ensure everyone goes home safely at the end of the day. Get tips for outfitting your crew with gear to help keep your facility safe and OSHA compliant.

PPE in the Workplace

What Safety Shoes Are Best for Construction, Healthcare and Other Industries?

Learn which safety shoes are best for construction, healthcare, warehousing and more. Compare key features like safety toes, electrical hazard (EH) protection and slip resistance.

02/25/26

PPE in the Workplace

Safety Essentials: Protecting Employees and Supporting Compliance

Learn how the right safety supplies and processes can help support compliance, reduce injuries and protect employees throughout the workday.

02/20/26

PPE in the Workplace

Composite-Toe Vs. Steel-Toe Boots: Understanding Protective Footwear

Steel-toe boots are a traditional choice, but there are other nonmetallic options, including composite-toe boots, which have protective toe caps made of strong synthetic materials.

02/17/26

PPE in the Workplace

5 Considerations for Choosing the Right Safety Gloves

From cut, impact, puncture and abrasion resistance to vibration, electrical and chemical protection, knowing the risks specific to your work helps ensure you select the proper safety gloves.

02/12/26

PPE in the Workplace

4 Respirator Myths and Facts

Respirators might seem like a straightforward piece of PPE, but the truth is that they're just the opposite. Respirators are actually complicated, and misuse and misunderstandings can have dire consequences. Break through the myths with this article.

02/12/26

PPE in the Workplace

Are Your First-Aid Kits up to Date with ANSI Standards?

It's an OSHA requirement. Under standard 1910.151, businesses need to make adequate first-aid supplies available. But what does "adequate" mean?

02/10/26

Lanyards vs. SRLs: Understanding Fall Protection Systems

01/08/26

PPE for Extreme Conditions: Ensuring Comfort and Safety in All Types of Weather

10/06/25

Types of Respiratory Protection Equipment

08/22/25

Is Your Job Putting Your Hearing at Risk?

08/20/25

A Shoe for Every Work Occasion: Work Footwear You Need

08/01/25

Safety Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know About PPE?

05/02/24

4 Reasons Why Workers Aren't Wearing PPE (And What to Do)

12/21/23

4 Tips for Replacing Your Personal Protective Equipment

09/13/23

The Science of Fit and Fit Testing PPE for Worker Safety

09/10/23

The Science of Cut-Resistant Gloves

06/26/23

Making the Switch: Hard Hats vs. Safety Helmets

05/29/23

Chemical PPE: Debunking a Major Myth

03/03/23

Waterproofing and Water Resistance in Work Boots

01/19/23

Safety Glasses & Face Shield Guide

08/25/22

Earplugs vs. Earmuffs: Choosing the Right Hearing Protection for Your Job

06/07/22

PPE for 3 Major Electrical Hazards

05/17/22

PPE for Universal Precautions

03/09/22

Gender-Specific PPE: Finding PPE Fit for Women

02/24/22

Guide to Heated Jackets and Heated Apparel for Working in Winter

01/10/22

Avoid OSHA Citations: How to Properly Store PPE

12/09/21

Electrical Gloves: 5 Things You Should Know

04/27/21

N95 Masks vs. Surgical Masks vs. Cloth Masks: What's the Difference?

06/10/20

Don’t Make These 3 Mistakes with Your Company's Footwear Program

07/01/19

How to Put On a Fall Protection Harness

05/16/19