Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the last line of defense against chemical and physical workplace hazards. Providing PPE to your staff isn’t enough. Workers need to know how to property fit, ...

Yesterday, OSHA published in the Federal Register a proposed rule to clarify the individualized nature of the requirement to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and training for workers. This ...

UL Workplace Health & Safety has released a free training course in its eLearning library on how to use and select personal protective equipment. The course, available online and compatible with ...

Let’s face it. As a writer, I’m more likely to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome than a fall or electrical hazard on a construction site. My experience with this industry is limited to watching ...

As more cities are beginning to reopen nationwide, electrical contractors are faced with the challenge of keeping their electricians safe from contracting and spreading the COVID-19 virus. For example ...

Compare how different hood designs affect the protection provided to the head and neck from fireground contaminants. Describe the effects of cleaning on the protective properties of PPE. Explain how ...

The fire service is all about risks: The public mantra (and our mantra) is that we risk our lives to save others. We respond to emergencies where our customers have taken an intended or unintended ...

PPE FOR YOU AND ME: Registered Nurse Robyn Sadle advocated for additional personal protective equipment and other safety measures for Mission Hospital nurses on April 9. Photo by Virginia Daffron ...