Before COVID-19 made its devastating appearance, personal protective equipment probably wasn't high on everyone's radar. Now, PPE -- items that protect wearers from injury or the spread of illness -- ...

OSHA’s requirements under the general duty clause state that “each employer shall furnish to each of its employees employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death ...

Sparks, noise, chemicals, falling objects, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, flying objects and sharp edges are just a few of the hazards facing U.S. workers on a daily basis. The ideal option is ...

Without a doubt, fire service PPE successfully protects us because of 1) our minimum design standards and, more importantly, 2) how our gear is tested. Few firefighters are aware of the many tests ...

A comprehensive personal protective equipment (PPE) program not only can be one of the easiest safety and health programs your company can implement and maintain, but it also can be one of the most ...

Article 130 of NFPA 70E provides the requirements for work involving electrical hazards. All of Art. 130 (except Sec. 130.7) addresses such things as work practices and approach boundaries. Section ...

What is your wildland or wildland/urban interface (WUI) PPE designed to protect you against? Let me approach that question from a different angle: If I could promise you that there would never be a ...

Although masks have been mandated as a measure against COVID-19 around the world, there are cons to the face coverings. Especially if you wear glasses. A new scientific report outlines an additional ...

Many of us have heard from the late Chief Alan Brunacini that there are two things firefighters hate—the way things are and change. As cynical as it sounds, I will add two more things to that ...

San Francisco Mayor London Breed (D) said Friday that her city’s orders for personal protection equipment (PPE) have been diverted to other U.S. cities and foreign countries. “We’ve had issues of our ...