Where is discount safety gear located?

New Stanton, PA
About Discount Safety Gear We operate from our over 100,000 square foot facility in New Stanton, PA with over 100 staff currently employed.

What are four examples of PPE?

Examples of PPE include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators and full body suits. Understand the types of PPE. Know the basics of conducting a “hazard assessment” of the workplace.

Are companies required to provide PPE?

Many Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards require employers to provide personal protective equipment, when it is necessary to protect employees from job-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.

Can a company charge you for PPE?

Can my employer charge me for personal protective equipment (PPE)? It’s illegal for your employer to make you pay for any personal protective equipment or clothing (PPE) you need to protect your health and safety at work.

Which safety equipment a school laboratory must have?

• Safety goggles. As one of the most sensitive parts of your body, your eyes are especially vulnerable when you’re working with hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Eyewash stations.
• Safety showers.
• Lab coats.
• Protective gloves.
• Fire extinguishers.
• Chemical fume hoods.
• First aid kits.

What piece of safety equipment should be used to put out a fire?

Fire extinguishers
If a fire erupts in your home and you catch it in an early stage, you can opt to use a fire extinguisher to put it out. Fire extinguishers should only be used on small fires.

What is the highest level of PPE?

Level A
Level A PPE offers the highest level of protection against respiratory hazards, skin exposures and contaminants that can interfere with the eyes.

How do I choose a PPE type?

Selection of PPE PPE should be selected based primarily on the hazards identified during the assessment. However, employers should also take the fit and comfort of PPE into consideration when selecting appropriate items for each employee. PPE that fits well and is comfortable to wear will encourage employee use of PPE.

Can employers charge for PPE?

Can Employers charge for PPE? An employer cannot charge employees for their PPE, whether it is returnable or not. This includes agency workers, if they are legally regarded as employees.

Can you charge employees for PPE?

Under OSHA’s PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) guidelines, you cannot charge an employee for equipment needed to safely perform a job. An example of such equipment include goggles, gloves and other protective clothing. The only exception to OSHA’s PPE rule is when the damage is caused by the employee’s negligence.