What are O.S.H.A standards for worker safety?
OSHA standards are categorized across different industries, but some general examples include:
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): When engineering controls cannot eliminate hazards, employers must provide appropriate PPE such as gloves, respirators, or safety glasses.
- Fall Protection: Standards exist to prevent falls from heights, including guardrails, safety nets, and fall arrest systems.
- Walking-Working Surfaces: These standards ensure safe conditions for walking and working areas, addressing slip and trip hazards, and proper maintenance.
- Machine Guarding: Employers must guard machinery to prevent worker contact with moving parts.
- Electrical Safety: Standards address electrical hazards like grounding, wiring, and lockout/tagout procedures.
All HACHI products are EN/ISO standard compliant. Why?
- Guaranteed Minimum Safety: EN standards set minimum performance benchmarks for PPE. This ensures a baseline level of protection for workers against specific hazards they might encounter in their jobs. For example, EN 471 for high-visibility clothing guarantees wearers are detectable in various lighting conditions, reducing the risk of accidents.
- Reduced Risk of Injuries: By following these standards, manufacturers create PPE that effectively mitigates hazards. This translates to fewer work-related injuries and illnesses, leading to a healthier and safer workforce.
- Standardized Products: EN standards ensure consistency in PPE design and functionality. This allows for easier comparison between different brands and models, simplifying the selection process for employers and workers.
- Consumer Confidence: EN compliance signifies that PPE has undergone rigorous testing and meets established safety requirements. This builds trust for both businesses purchasing PPE and workers relying on it for protection.
