In a recent study posted to Preprints with The Lancet*, researchers explored the physical and stress-related psychological effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on healthcare ...

Contrary to popular belief, as evidenced by practices in the field, using personal protective equipment is our last option when we are protecting workers from workplace associated hazards. In fact, ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Throughout the coronavirus pandemic personal protective equipment has been at a premium for health-care workers. PPE has been so scarce that doctors and nurses have had to re-use ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In response to a 2005 request from the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the National Academies of ...

Pesticide safety is extremely important. If the directions on the label are followed, both the applicator and the environment ...