OSHA Safety Equipment Education Blog

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What's the difference in protection between a full face or half mask respirator? What about a tyvek hood respirator that is available with some airline systems? Which of these is best suited for a particular application or hazard? Do some offer more protection than others?

Do you replace your gas monitors failed sensors yourself? Maybe you're thinking about changing them out yourself? Keep reading to learn 5 tips to make sensor replacement stress free.

It is all too common that fall protection applications that require a leading edge self retracting lifeline are using the wrong equipment. In this article, we will show you what a leading edge self retracting lifeline is and identify applications in which they are required.

We are often asked why a portable gas monitor sensor fails--especially when the instrument has hardly been used. This issue seems to be a source of endless frustration for those who aren't intimately familiar with gas detection technology. The first thing we need to understand is how gas sensors work.

When asked what are the differences between the popular Honeywell BW Max XT II, Quattro and MicroClip XL gas detectors, we usually answer with differences in features. In this post, however, we want to take you under the hood of the three gas monitors.

Two common questions we get are: What are the differences between the various gas sniffers that are available? Which gas sniffer should I use for my confined space entry application? There are two differences that are most relevant for the average application. The two differences are (1) Power Source, and (2) Sampling Method.

Gas Clip Technologies has revolutionized confined space gas detection for contractors.  They have introduced the first disposable, 2-year, 4-gas instrument for confined space entry. Simply turn it on (once) and that's it - for two years. They say no calibration required. Read on to learn more.

What's the difference between an N95 and R95 respirator? We go straight to NIOSH to find a straight forward answer. We also provide guidance on which one is right for your application - N95 or R95. We even talk about P95 and P100 ratings.

What is an OSHA Competent Person? Does my business need one? Is training required to appoint one? Using OSHA sources, we tackle these questions for you. After you read this post, you'll be well informed about OSHA Competent Person duties, responsibilities, and if you already have one.

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