Patrol dogs with the San Diego Sheriff's K-9 Unit have new bulletproof vests and they provide a level of safety you have to ...

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 ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will host a virtual public workshop to examine opportunities to increase the use of reusable health care textiles (HCTs) for personal ...

One of the main differences between rugby and American football is the use of protective gear. In American/gridiron football as it is known, the players are seen sporting lots of equipment as part of ...

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 ...

While thorough training and increased communication initiatives serve as key elements of safety programs, many of the risks inherent to this line of work have also led many organizations to make ...

Dublin, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Personal Protective Equipment Company Evaluation" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report offers a detailed evaluation of ...

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 ...

Five months into the pandemic, the U.S. still hasn’t solved the problem. The dearth of supplies is affecting a broad array of health facilities, renewing pleas for White House intervention. By Andrew ...

This letter was published on June 26, 2020, at NEJM.org. No potential conflict of interest relevant to this letter was reported. van Doremalen N, Bushmaker T, Morris DH, et al. Aerosol and surface ...

Nearly 300 American health care workers have died during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, lawmakers will question Trump officials about how and why that happened. Federal officials now say more ...

Article 440 applies to electrically driven air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment. The rules in this Article add to, or amend, the rules in Art. 430 and other Articles in the NEC [440.3(A)]. A ...