Although closed-toed shoes and pants (or clothing covering legs down to the ankle) are not referred to as personal protective equipment (PPE), they do provide a barrier between you and the hazardous ...

Shocked parent discovers how Disney World subtly checks kids for lice: ‘That’s a creative way to disguise it’ By . Fabiana Buontempo. Published June 10, 2025, 9:11 p.m. ET.

On January 13, 2025, OSHA’s final rule took effect regarding the standard for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the construction industry. (See U.S. Dept. of Labor Release No. 24-2453-NAT, ...

Ever year, an estimated 6 to 12 million children get head lice, leading to questions about missed school and work.Consumer Reports offers advice on how to make the best choices when dealing with ...

Clark and a team of researchers examined the genes of lice from 32 sites in the U.S. and Canada and found that 99.6% of those tested in 2007-09 were genetically resistant to the pyrethrin- and ...

Lice don't spread the way you probably think they do. Here's what to know. As school starts back up, so does the number of head lice cases. But humans have been dealing with the parasites for ...

OSHA has finalized changes to its PPE standard for the construction industry, requiring all PPE properly fit workers who need it. The updated rule addresses long-standing concerns about ill ...

1. Tea Tree Oil. Tea tree oil is a popular natural remedy for lice due to its antimicrobial and insecticidal properties. Its strong scent is believed to suffocate lice, making them easier to remove.

Lice Squad founder Dawn Mucci has been treating head lice for 24 years, and said it's important for parents to make checking for head lice a part of regular routine. Toronto Star file photo Dawn Mucci ...

Tips for treating lice. Parents who have had to deal with lice infestations know just how difficult it is to get the bugs out of a child's hair.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As we gear up for back-to-school, buying school supplies, backpacks, clothes and shoes, there is something else you might consider: head lice prevention. The start of the ...