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January 5, 2022 | Posted by MICRO

How to Develop an Effective Hearing Conservation Program

Our sense of hearing plays an essential role in how we communicate and experience the world, how we stay aware of our surroundings and thus, safe.

June 14, 2021 | Posted by MICRO

How to Handle Heat Stress on the Construction Site

Heat stress occurs when the body’s natural cooling mechanisms are overwhelmed by the ambient temperature and warm up too quickly as a result.

May 25, 2021 | Posted by MICRO

12 Types of Hand Protection Gloves (and How to Choose the Right One)

When selecting a safety glove, the fit, function, and required level of protection all have to be taken into consideration.

March 26, 2021 | Posted by MICRO

How often should I replace my respirator cartridge/filter?

First, let’s get the obvious out of the way. You should change your filter if it ever goes past its stated expiration date.

March 12, 2021 | Posted by MICRO

Buyer’s Guide to Construction PPE

If you were to walk onto a construction site 40 years ago, you might have seen workers going about their tasks in hardhats, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

February 1, 2021 | Posted by MICRO

OSHA Workplace Guidance Update: COVID-19 Pandemic

Last Friday (1/29/2021) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued stronger worker safety guidance to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus prevention program and better identify risks that could lead to exposure and contraction.

January 29, 2021 | Posted by MICRO

COVID-19 Workplace Standards Update: State OSHA Agencies Continue Development of Regulations to Protect Workers During the Pandemic

An increasing number of U.S. States are developing workplace health and safety standards requiring employers to implement specific COVID-19 workplace protections and controls to safeguard workers during the pandemic.

October 2, 2020 | Posted by MICRO

Fighting Children’s Asthma at Home

Rural children with asthma whose homes have an indoor air cleaner are 72% less likely to have an unplanned clinic or hospital visit than children in homes with no air cleaners, according to a study from the University of Washington...

August 21, 2020 | Posted by MICRO

Workplace Safety Culture 101

Culture is complicated and it has a major impact on how we behave. It’s everywhere, and the workplace is no exception. When it comes to safety, that’s a big deal. A healthy workplace culture can motivate safety and help the...

May 8, 2020 | Posted by MICRO

Dizziness, Disorientation, Loss of Consciousness – The Dangers of On-the-Job Dehydration

Everyone knows staying hydrated is important. But not everyone really understands what’s in store for them if they let dehydration take over.

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How to Develop an Effective Hearing Conservation Program

How to Handle Heat Stress on the Construction Site

12 Types of Hand Protection Gloves (and How to Choose the Right One)

How often should I replace my respirator cartridge/filter?

Buyer’s Guide to Construction PPE

OSHA Workplace Guidance Update: COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 Workplace Standards Update: State OSHA Agencies Continue Development of Regulations to Protect Workers During the Pandemic

Fighting Children’s Asthma at Home

Workplace Safety Culture 101

Dizziness, Disorientation, Loss of Consciousness – The Dangers of On-the-Job Dehydration

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