The inability to procure personal protective equipment and personal protective technology led to the deaths of thousands of nurses, doctors, first responders, frontline servers, and other individuals.

Jennifer Schneider, a faculty-researcher at Rochester Institute of Technology, recently joined two national organizations to investigate and guide improved standards for use of personal protective ...

PPE protects you from hazards in your environment. Knowing the types of PPE available and how to use them properly can help you minimize your exposure to harm. Depending on your work situation, ...

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry. The current standard ...

The U.S. Dept. of Labor announced Dec. 11 that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule ...

Female firefighters are facing a major issue with ill-fitting gear. Steps must be taken to ensure they receive the same level of protection as their male counterparts. In 1818, Molly Williams of ...

A leading standard-setting organization has begun efforts to develop a universal kit of personal protective equipment for Canada’s wildland firefighters. CSA Group, a not-for-profit body formerly ...

Certified personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. The piece outlines various types of PPE, highlights common gaps in ...

A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will plan and conduct a two-day public workshop to examine standards gaps related to personal protective equipment ...

It is important for everyone on the job site to understand the importance of PPE, how to check for damage and ensure proper fit. While personal protective equipment is the last line of defense against ...