When you can't eliminate a hazard any other way, it's your duty under the law to provide apparel or gear to protect the worker from that hazard. PPE is the last line of defense after engineering controls, work practices, and administrative controls have been exhausted. OSHA estimates that more than 20,000 workplace injuries could be avoided each year with proper use of PPE. In this Compliance Report you'll find valuable updates on equipment innovations, best practices from industry and the military, and news on a voluntary standard that could help you learn what you're really getting when you purchase PPE.
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