Confined space signs clearly and effectively warn employees of confined space dangers.
In every aspect of life, you should know what you are getting into. Confined spaces are no different. Before you or your workers enter a confined space, you should be aware of the potential hazards and the ways to avoid them. Read the rest of this article before you barge into a confined space and risk your safety. (more…)
Numbers Each hand contains
– 29 major and minor bones (many people have a few more).
– 29 major joints.
– At least 123 named ligaments.
– 34 muscles which move the fingers and thumb:
– 48 named nerves:
– 30 named arteries and nearly as many smaller named branches.
– The bones in your fingers are no stronger than a lead pencil.
Here are some hand statistics from the CDC and OSHA:
– If all workers, from medical to industrial and everything in between, would just wear gloves, then more than 1 million hospital emergency visits by U.S. workers per year could be avoided (according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
– Hand Injuries have cost employers over $500 million dollars in the US last year (lost time, settlements, etc)
– Non compliance of PPE hand protection is among one of the most common OSHA citations to date, costing employers on average $4,000 per citation.
Sources: Kimberly Clark Professional, E-Hand.com
OSHA 1910.132(h)(1) requires that protective equipment, including PPE, shall be provided by the employer at no cost to the employees. It’s not a one shot deal- as a business owner, you have to be compliant every hour of every day. Safety has to be top of mind comfort leads to compliance. Don’t let your workers become a statistic!
Emedco has a huge selection of comfortable gloves to make this requirement alot easier. Choose from nitrile, vinyl, latex or utility gloves to suit the application. We have top brand gloves from Ansell, Kimberly Clark, Sperian, Memphis, SHOWABEST, North, and Memphis at our fingertips(no pun intended). Check out other Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) at your fingertips.
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Submitted by: Donna Kolody/Emedco
There are three major types of medical gloves: latex, vinyl/synthetic and nitrile. The FDA regulates the quality of exam gloves produced and forces factories to conform to standards set. Today, all medical-grade exam gloves must pass through a series of tests to be sold in the U.S. market. This overview and recap of pros and cons should help you decide the exact type you need to protect your workers and be OSHA compliant.
Latex Gloves
This is the original material used to create medical gloves. Due to the great flexibility and durability of natural rubber, latex gloves continue to be used in the medical industry.
Pros: High tactile sensitivity, very durable, comfortable
Cons: Latex allergy, dry, irritated skin
Vinyl/Synthetic Gloves
Made from the synthetic material polyvinyl chloride (PVC), commonly called vinyl. Healthcare facilities have been transitioning to synthetic alternatives like vinyl due to latex allergy concerns.. Today, vinyl gloves are the most cost effective exam gloves available.
Pros: High value, cheap, latex free
Cons: Less durable synthetic, lower elongations, bad perception
Nitrile Gloves
This type is the exam glove of choice for doctors and nurses when working in harsh environments. Made from nitrile material, these exam gloves are known for providing protection to various chemicals like chemotherapy drugs. It provides excellent barrier protection – providing three times more puncture resistance than latex. It’s no surprise that nitrile exam gloves are becoming the preferred latex-free choice.
Pros: Excellent barrier protection, chemical resistant, latex free
Cons: High price
Make Emedco your One-Stop Safety Source for top brand gloves from Ansell, Kimberly Clark, Sperian, Memphis, and SHOWABEST, and other Personal Protective Equipment(PPE). Your Way, Today, Guaranteed.
Submitted by: Donna Kolody/Emedco
Achieving appropriate protection against chemicals is complicated because of the great diversity of compounds and applications in the workplace. OSHA inspectors will generally accept the employer’s judgment in regard to personal protective equipment (PPE). In applications where the work is especially dangerous, the inspector might request documentation that the PPE is appropriate for the situation. Chemical-resistant gloves are designed to protect against chemical absorption into your body. Examples of chemical-resistant gloves would be nonporous types made of nitrile, neoprene, latex, rubber or PVA.
Emedco has a large selection of top brand chemical and protective gloves from Ansell, Kimberly Clark, Sperian, ShowaBest Glove, and Memphis to meet your needs. Make Emedco your One-Stop PPE Source- Your Way, Today, Guaranteed!
To learn more, visit www.OSHA.gov.
Submitted by: Donna Kolody/Emedco
