What to wear in your warehouse

The Occupational Safety and Health Act mandates that employers provide a safe and healthful working environment for workers but details on personal protective equipment (PPE) are left to the discretion of the management. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specific manufacturers' standards on warehouse PPE which includes protective footwear, safety helmets, goggles or glasses with side shields, ear plugs and gloves. However, management and employees must cooperate on what PPE are needed for specific areas and on the development of emergency response procedures as the OSHA formulates the specific guidelines in these aspects.