Risk Management Magazine

With recent world events, more people are wearing masks and respirators than ever before. While both are designed to provide protection against airborne particulates, there are distinct differences between the two.

Failure to identify hazards on the job site is one of the root causes of workplace injuries. A critical element of any effective safety and health program is a proactive, ongoing process to identify and assess these hazards.

Eye injuries in the workplace are a common occurrence. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimates that every day about 2,000 U.S. workers suffer job-related eye injuries requiring medical treatment.