Archive: July 2009

Hand sanitizers work by stripping away the outer layer of oil on the skin. This usually prevents bacteria present in the body from coming to the surface of the hand.

Today I would like to talk about how we determine which product to pick based on the products’ individual “rating”. Before looking at ratings of products, we need to first understand how sound is measured.

Sunscreens come in a variety of forms such as lotions, gels, and sprays, so there are plenty of different options. Regardless of the type of sunscreen you choose, be sure that you use one that blocks both UVA and UVB rays and that it offers at least SPF 15.

The screwdriver is very versatile and certainly one of the most common and frequently used — or misused – tools we have. It comes in many sizes and lengths. The first time you may have used one was when you were a child to adjust the chain guard on your bicycle.

We use solvents practically every day in our lives. As a result of this widespread usage, it is important to know some of the hazards that are associated with the group of chemicals, generally called “solvents.”

Last week I talked about the importance in offering a selection of hearing protection, as employees will be far more likely to wear their protection if they are comfortable. Today I would like to talk about the various categories of products to select from: