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When should you replace your CSA Z94.3 approved eye protection?

What is replace scratched, pitted, broken, bent or ill-fitting devices immediately. Damaged devices interfere with vision and do not provide protection.

200

What is the best safety glasses lens color to protect from ultraviolet protection? 

What are lenses can be clear, tinted, photochromic or polarized. Each type offers various levels of ultraviolet protection, including no protection (even when colored). Do not be fooled by the color of the lenses.

300

How can I protect my hearing at work?

What is the most effective method of preventing noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is to eliminate the source of noise or to reduce noise at the source through engineering methods. However, in certain situations, these measures are not possible. In such workplaces, workers may need to wear hearing protectors to reduce the amount of noise reaching the ears.

400

Which respirators require fit testing? 

What is all respirators that rely on a seal to perform the specified capabilities, which are usually tight-fitting, require a fit test. These respirators can include, but are not limited to:

  • Disposable respirator (e.g., N95) 
  • Half-face respirator
  • Full-face respirator
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus