ANSI/ISEA 105‑2024: Hand Protection & Cut Level Ratings
Potential hazards to hands and arms include skin absorption of harmful substances, chemical or thermal burns, radiation, electric shock, bruises, abrasions, cuts, punctures, fractures, or…
ASTM F39-01(2017): Fitting Athletic Footwear
Wearing the correct athletic shoes helps serve as a protective measure against possible injuries. Since high-impact activities put a lot of strain on one’s feet,…
ISO 18527-1:2021—Skiing and Snowboarding Goggles
Thousands of years ago, the Inuit and Yupik peoples of Alaska and northern Canada created the first snow goggles, which were made by carving narrow…
ANSI/ISEA 101-2014: Limited-Use And Disposable Coveralls
Disposable coveralls provide full-body protection against contaminants, particulates, chemicals, biological agents, hazardous materials, and various other dangerous elements. Not only do they provide superior protection,…
Workplace First Aid Kit Requirements
As a business owner or safety officer, it is crucial to be prepared for potential accidents in the workplace. First aid kits serve as the first…
First Aid Kit Requirements: ANSI/ISEA Z308.1 Explained
Johnson & Johnson invented the first commercial first aid kit in 1888. It was originally created and used for railroad workers who often were injured…
ANSI/ISEA 125-2014: Conformity Assessment for Safety and PPE
Conformity assessment systems are important because they provide confidence to buyers, sellers, consumers, and regulators that products, services, and systems meet specific requirements. This confidence helps assure…
ANSI/ISEA 110-2009: Air-Purifying Smoke Escape Devices
From dangerous gas leaks to fires, life-threatening situations can occur in seconds. In these emergency situations, rescue workers and people in danger must have quick…
When Should Safety Showers & Emergency Eyewashes Be Used?
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151(c) and ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 detail that emergency safety showers and eyewashes should be used where the body or eyes of any employee…