Masonry Magazine August 2004 Page. 23
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CIRCLE 163 ON READER SERVICE CARD
August 2004
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Disposable earplugs on cords offer an alternative to helmet-mounted earmuffs because they provide convenience, comfort and low cost as well as high noise-reduction ratings.
Today's protective eyewear comes in stylish colors, with wrap-around lenses that resist fogging and protect from the sun's harmful UV rays. Safety glasses are lightweight and have more flexible temples, more comfortable nose bridges and side shields. Lenses can be yellow, blue, green or even reflective mirrored.
Respiratory Protection
IN THE MASONRY INDUSTRY, hard hats may be the most visible means of personal protection, but it's quite possible that respiratory protection deserves to be tied for first place in importance.
By definition, respirators range from simple disposable particulate facemasks to air-supplied respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus. In most cases, air-purifying respirators with appropriate cartridges and/or filters will serve workers who encounter various hazards on the job. In areas of greater hazards, people working for long hours and/or in higher temperatures may benefit from powered air-purifying respirators.
Because of the great variety of respirators that suit a great variety of exposures, employers must follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) requirements for a sound respiratory protection program, starting with a written plan and a complete assessment of respiratory hazards encountered in the workplace. Other key elements include selection, care, and proper fit and use of appropriate respirators, employee training, and medical surveillance of employees.
To keep employees safe and comply with various government standards, starting with OSHA regulations, employers must be knowledgeable about both the range of potential hazards and the types of safety equipment needed. Fortunately, along with continuous technological improvements in materials and design, every year brings new safety products that are lighter, more comfortable, more reliable and even more stylish!
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