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What's the fuss over PPE?

Authors :
Tyson, Patrick R.
Source :
Safety & Health. Feb, 1998, Vol. 157 Issue 2, p25, 2 p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

The need to adopt safety measures in the corporate environment has raised issues on whom the cost of purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) would be burdened. A recent case involving a trucking company in Cleveland, TX, revealed that employers are liable to pay for the necessary protective equipment if such devices would not serve any practical benefits to workers beyond business purposes.

Details

ISSN :
08911797
Volume :
157
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Safety & Health
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.20553298