The updated FAQ addresses the question of whether cloth face masks qualify as PPE.
Sustainability is a hot topic, but does it have any real meaning for industrial PPE?
The CDC confirms that wearing a cloth mask can protect individuals from catching the coronavirus, not just those around them.
Health care workers in long-term care facilities are at high risk of becoming infected with the coronavirus—OSHA’s new respiratory guidance aims to protect them from exposure.
Grocery store employees are among the essential workers who are most exposed to the coronavirus.
The misconception that coronavirus particles are too small to be filtered by the N95 respirator is corrected in the new set of Frequently Asked Questions.
PPE has and will always be an absolute must for keeping workers in construction safe, but the pandemic is bringing new challenges to the industry every week.
Episode 32
Interested in knowing more about what it means for Coronavirus to be airborne? Tune in to this mini episode for a deep dive on how infectious diseases spread as well as information on top headlines like the new OSHA temporary respirator guidance and Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
The guidance follows President Donald Trump’s memorandum on making general use respirators available for health care providers.
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Why do workers willingly put their eyeballs at risk by foregoing protective eyewear?
If footwear does not provide sufficient support, the worker may not wear it leading to several opportunities for injury.
If this past year has proven anything, it has proved that anti-fatigue precautions are needed for an already overworked industry.
Employers should perform a three-step process in order to best determine how to mitigate potential hazards and implement safety protocol.
The safety industry continues to see developments in innovation and technology despite no trade shows to show off new products in person.
When accidents occur, the proper set of gloves can save a worker’s hand.
Georgetown Dental received six serious violations and a fine of $9,500.
High-visibility vests are under-appreciated and underestimated—especially in an industry such as construction.
Should we not create a future where equipment enhances a worker’s ability to perform in demanding environments?
A deep dive into the NFPA 70E and 2112 flash fire standards, and how you can best use them to fit your workers with PPE.