Guides

How Long Do Respirator Cartridges Last: Most respirator cartridges last anywhere from one work shift to several weeks depending on contaminant concentration, humidity, breathing rate, cartridge type, and storage conditions.

What Is ANSI Z358.1: A chemical splash to the eye is a medical emergency that begins a countdown the moment it happens. The first 10 to 15 seconds determine whether the injured worker retains their vision.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 requires employers to provide portable fire extinguishers of the correct class and rating, place them within required travel distances (75 ft for Class A, 50 ft for Class B, 30 ft for Class K), perform monthly visual inspections and annual maintenance, conduct hydrostatic testing per type.

ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 is the American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Accessories. It defines Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 visibility performance levels based on background material area and retroreflective tape area, as well as Performance Types O (off-road), R (roadway), and P (public.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 is the foundational general-industry PPE standard. It requires employers to assess the workplace for hazards, document the assessment in writing, select and provide appropriate PPE at no cost to employees, and train each employee in proper PPE use.

What Is NFPA 70E: NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace) is the National Fire Protection Association's consensus standard governing electrical safety practices for workers who interact with energized electrical equipment.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 requires a hearing conservation program when employee noise exposures equal or exceed 85 dBA as an 8-hour TWA. The program includes noise monitoring, audiometric testing (baseline and annual), hearing protection provision and use, employee training, and recordkeeping.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 requires eye and face protection wherever employees are exposed to flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids, caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation. All eye protection must meet ANSI Z87.1.

ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020 is the American National Standard for Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices. It establishes impact resistance requirements (Z87 basic vs Z87+ high impact), optical quality tests, and a lens marking system covering tints, coatings, and lens types.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138 is the federal hand protection standard for general industry - covering manufacturing, warehouses, utilities, chemical plants, and all other Part 1910 workplaces.

ANSI/ISEA 138-2019 is the American National Standard for Performance and Classification of Impact-Resistant Hand Protection. It establishes three performance levels for glove back-of-hand impact protection used in oil and gas, construction, utilities, and manufacturing.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.135 is the federal head protection standard for general industry - covering manufacturing plants, warehouses, utilities, oil and gas facilities, and chemical plants.