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, ...

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 ...

Each year, the month of June marks a time to celebrate National Safety Month, an annual observance championed by the National Safety Council to help keep workers safe and eliminate preventable ...

In a recent Safety Office article in TRACKS, we explained the role of personal protective equipment, or PPE, in the hierarchy of controls. Although PPE is the last resort in controlling a hazard, it ...

Across diverse industries, workers’ hands are constantly exposed to hazards, such as sharp objects, extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals and heavy machinery. Despite material and technological ...

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 ...

Given the threat of coronavirus disease 2019, or Covid-19, it is important to emphasize the use of proper precautions for infection control in health care settings. Severe acute respiratory syndrome ...

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

Clarksville Fire Rescue received a nearly $33,000 grant from the Gary Sinise Foundation and Whataburger for new personal protective equipment, enhancing safety for its dive and swiftwater rescue teams ...