Before COVID-19 made its devastating appearance, personal protective equipment probably wasn't high on everyone's radar. Now, PPE -- items that protect wearers from injury or the spread of illness -- ...

OSHA’s requirements under the general duty clause state that “each employer shall furnish to each of its employees employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death ...

There is a gap in standards for ensembles of PPE—goggles, a respirator, a gown, and gloves, for example—and for the interoperability of the equipment and its functionality. (Holm) NIOSH could adopt ...

The acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic came to an end in May, but memories of the early panic and confusion still haunt those who witnessed overwhelmed hospitals, helpless critically ill patients, ...

A Simon Fraser University study on public perceptions of police officers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) during the current pandemic finds that most PPE renders positive perceptions of ...

International standards such as ISO, ASTM, and EN now demand unprecedented levels of precision from testing hardware. In this ...

Rarely, over the years, have I addressed the topic of safety. It’s not that I am ignorant of the topic, but I have focused more on leadership, sales and quality. But in this column, I would like to ...

You invest a lot of time, effort and money in your personal protective equipment (PPE) program, so you want to be sure you’re meeting OSHA’s expectations. OSHA’s PPE compliance directive, 29 CFR Part ...

QUANZHOU, FUJIAN, CHINA, February 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the rapidly evolving landscape of workplace safety ...

Although masks have been mandated as a measure against COVID-19 around the world, there are cons to the face coverings. Especially if you wear glasses. A new scientific report outlines an additional ...