Knowledge to Keep Workers Safe
Our goal is to help companies protect their workers in any environment. In dangerous and hazardous environments knowledge is power. That power will ensure every worker makes it home safely at the end of each day.
This resource page is for you to find the knowledge you need to work safely and effectively. We will cover OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, product specifications, and ways to strengthen your company’s safety culture.
As always, Quest Safety Products is available to help you protect your workers in any environment. We understand the dangers your workers face and the safety products available to keep workers safe and productive. Let us know how we can help you and your workers stay safe while complying with regulations and standards. For additional information on any safety topic, check out our partner Safeopedia.com.
Key Resources
Important: When consulting online resources always consider the year the information was released.
OSHA PDFs
OSHA Fact Sheet: Workers’ Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica: Final Rule Overview
OSHA Fact Sheet: OSHA’s Crystalline Silica Rule: Construction
OSHA Fact Sheet: OSHA’s Crystalline Silica Rule: General Industry and Maritime
OSHA Frequently Asked Questions: Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule (Background and Health Impacts)
Eye and Face Protection
Fall Protection
Fall Protection Inspection Checklist Logs from 3M
Guide to Inspection & Cleaning of 3M Personal Fall Protection Products from 3M
Fall Protection Plan from 3M
A History/Overview of the 2016 Fall Protection Code from 3M
Training Manual and Sample Plan on Tools & Accessories for Drop Prevention from 3M
Foot Protection
Material to come soon.
Gas Detection, Air Monitoring, and Confined Space
Material to come soon.
Hand and Arm Protection
Material to come soon.
Head Protection
Material to come soon.
Heat Stress Protection
Respiratory Protection
Disposable Filtering Facepiece Respirators Brochure from 3M
Respirator Selection Guide from 3M
Disposable Respirator Selector Map from 3M
Disposable & Reusable Respirators for Welding Brochure from 3M
The New Silica Standard in a Nutshell
Our New Silica Standard in a Nutshell page will supply you with
the information you need to stay safe and current with OSHA regulations.
Ergonomics
Proper Lifting Techniques Poster (PDF) from Ergodyne
Proper Way to Wear a Back Support from Ergodyne
Other Hazards
This material no longer represents OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only. Only use these as starting points when creating material.
Checklist for Employee Exposure Monitoring
Silica Manager for the Construction Industry
Construction Workers Should Know: Silica – It’s More than Dust