The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) explains that personal protective equipment, commonly known as “PPE,” are devices used to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious injury and illness in the workplace. These injuries and illnesses can result from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other hazards in the workplace. HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED TO USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT?…
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Exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent hearing loss, and in some cases, hearing surgery cannot help correct the hearing loss, which is why it is important to evaluate work areas to identify the source of the noise and its exposure, in search of mitigating its effects and evaluating types of hearing protectors to be used. NOISE EFFECTS According to the European Agency for…
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Today, Covid-19 has become a major global concern. The WHO recommends not to go out of the house excessively, avoid crowds, constantly wash your hands, and take hygienic measures when coughing and sneezing, among others. In addition, local governments have taken mandatory measures to use masks to prevent the spread of the virus in the population, as it is a hygienic protection option. However, most…
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Occupational exposure to cold environments, either by working in cold stores and work abroad, among others; can cause risks due to direct exposure to cold such as hypothermia and freezing, as well as the possibility of suffering musculoskeletal disorders (TME). The National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSHT) indicates that cold stress is defined as the negative thermal load, characterized by the excessive…
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Health and safety are essential elements for every individual. In the workplace it is necessary, beyond existing regulations, to instill in workers and employers the importance of the use of personal protective equipment to minimize the risks existing in the activity carried out. Personal protective equipment (PPE) are all those devices, accessories and clothing that the worker must use to protect against risks. The Venezuelan…
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