OSHA generally recommends that workers wear medical masks or cloth face coverings at work to protect against the coronavirus. OSHA’s recently published page addresses false claims that these coverings cause unsafe oxygen and carbon dioxide levels for the wearer.
A Q&A with worker safety professional, Tom Lotz, on how the pandemic has changed lone worker safety.
Before the pandemic, it seems that the vast majority of the population did not give PPE a second thought. That has changed.
Protective gear must be chosen by understanding and complying with the information contained in ANSI/ISEA Z87.1.
A worker’s PPE must account for any season—and the environmental elements that go with that season. Here is your guide to picking FR Garments for everyday and specific tasks.
One question often asked by end-users is: what performance level is appropriate for dorsal impact glove application needs?
How do face coverings help in the workplace? How should an employer approach mask selection when additional workplace hazards are identified?
As workplaces begin to reopen, safety managers are working to ensure their employees have the proper face masks or respirators and know how to use them correctly.
Working in confined spaces can be extremely dangerous. The good news is: many accidents and injuries can be avoided.
NIOSH and the CDC discuss the burden many healthcare workers face with prolonged use of PPE during long shifts. If your workers are required to wear PPE for long periods of time, be aware of these side effects and tips on how to mitigate harm.
OSHA has cited healthcare company OHNH EMP LLC for violating respiratory protection standards following an inspection after the company reported the coronavirus-related hospitalization of seven employees.
As fall quickly approaches and schools consider reopening, many wonder if teachers can be considered essential, front-line workers. Traditionally, teachers have not been considered “essential,” but that might be changing.
Many states are now enforcing mandatory mask orders to combat rising coronavirus cases across the nation. Mounting evidence suggests masks significantly reduce the transmission of the virus, and experts from the CDC say good mask wearing could mean improvement in two months.
The pandemic is still here, but domestic helpers and housekeepers need to work and families want the services. How do both parties resume work safely? The answer is about trust, safety and communication.
The use of wearable technology has opened a new era in ergonomics, and it is a game changer for risk assessments.
Here’s a roundup of some of the latest PPE technologies and why these claims are the new reality.
The coronavirus pandemic is looking a lot like it first did back in March when hospitals were at nearly full capacity, and healthcare workers were short on PPE. It is a frustrating recurrence of a situation all too familiar.
Face coverings are recommended across the country and required in many places. But how do you know what type of mask, or fabric, is best? Here’s a user guide to understanding your options.
It’s critical to consider how factors like emergency management, patient flow, security, life safety and infection prevention and control all are affected by construction, and endeavor to minimize the impact work has on occupied spaces.
Episode 18
Stephen Morrill from Westex at Milliken stops by the podcast to talk with OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard about safety professionals' most pressing FR/AR PPE questions where hygiene and safety is concerned.