Question: As we begin a New Year, we would like some suggestions to encourage a higher rate of PPE usage in our company. Could you please help?
Answer: Personal Protective Equipment, while mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, monitored by health inspectors on job sites and managed by the company, depends on each company employee to be used effectively.
The basics of PPE for our industry, and the most common violations that are cited when not followed include the following:
1. Always wearing rubber gloves when using a hose for either pumping or disposing of waste.
2. Protective eyewear when servicing units as
