Mother Nature is a powerful force, and the world can be a dangerous place to live. Venomous snakes and spiders, volcanoes that spew molten lava, and predators such as sharks and bears looking for their next meal join the threats of tornadoes, floods, and fires to keep us on our toes. An intelligent …

Many industries and jobs have terms they shorten into acronyms to save everyone a mouthful of words. One that is heard in many workplaces is “PPE.” But what does PPE stand for, and why do you hear it used by workers everywhere—from linemen climbing telephone poles to riggers o …