Types of Safety
Biological Safety was pioneered at the U. S. Army Biological Research Laboratories in Fort Detrick Maryland led by the efforts of Arnold G. Wedum, Director of Industrial Health and Safety and the father of modern biological safety.
Chemical safety is the practice of using occupational chemical substances in a manner that ensures the safety and health of humans and prevents damage to the environment. It covers all aspects of chemical use, including the manufacture, transport, use, and disposal of chemicals.
Ergonomics can roughly be defined as the study of people in their working environment. More specifically, an ergonomist (pronounced like economist) designs or modifies the work to fit the worker, not the other way around.
OSHA publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking updating a National Consensus Standard in its Eye and Face Protection Standards. OSHA News Release, (March 13, 2015). The proposed revisions will reflect current national consensus standards and ensure that employers use up-to-date eye and face protection ...
Hearing PPE (Hearing Protector) Definition - What does Hearing PPE (Hearing Protector) mean? Hearing personal protective equipment (PPE) or hearing protectors are the devices used to prevent noise induced hearing loss.
Hospital Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit: Resources for Respirator Program Administrators (EPUB | MOBI). (2015). Assists hospitals in developing and implementing effective respiratory protection programs, with an emphasis on preventing the transmission of aerosol transmissible diseases (e.g., influenza, TB, SARS, MERS) to healthcare personnel.