Face shields added protection from aerosolized particles but researchers said they may need to be paired with other PPE to completely eliminate risk of transmission and infection. Image: Adobe Stock.

Your PPE has now been classified as an ensemble instead of the former designation as a garment [National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural ...

Respiratory protection is PPE that includes full-face respirators, N95s, self-breathing apparatus and more. This kind of PPE is designed to stop employees from exposure to harmful chemicals, ...

With expanded EV infrastructure, grid upgrades, and new electrical maintenance standards, workers are encountering electrical ...

You may use personal protective equipment (PPE) and not realize it. It’s everywhere, guaranteeing your safety from burns and bruises. When you think of PPE, you may think about face masks and ...

For a printable version of this article, CLICK HERE. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused well-publicized shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical workers. Eye protection, ...

The personal protective equipment policy was successful, and the long-term care facilities reported "no cases within 20 nursing home units over the first 6 months of the pandemic." ...

When thinking about personal protective equipment, we should view "the head" as the total head – including brain, eyes, ears, mouth, ... Both specifiers and the end users want to feel more confident ...

Selecting eye and face protection used to be fairly simple, mainly because there were so few options available in the market. Not anymore. Every year, eye injuries in the workplace cost workers part ...

PPE to protect the face and eyes includes safety googles or glasses, and various other face shields. This kind of PPE should be used when employees are tasked with items such as welding or spraying ...

PPE to protect the face and eyes includes safety googles or glasses, and various other face shields. This kind of PPE should be used when employees are tasked with items such as welding or spraying ...