John Meola, CSP, Risk & Safety Consultant for Safety Resources Associates, is also safety manager for the Timmons Group, and a regular contributor to ForConstructionPros.com.

 In this podcast, Meola discusses OSHA requirements and best practices as they relate to Personal Protective Equipment (hardhats, gloves, etc.), including hazard recognition, hazard assessment, PPE selection and employee training. He gives particular focus to head, ear and eye protection for both workers on the ground and operators in machines.