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 ...

Too often organizations start with PPE instead of eliminating hazards at the source. Applying the Hierarchy of Controls in the correct order is key to sustainable risk reduction and safer workplaces.

Injuries and illnesses continue to plague the construction industry each year. With one in five worker deaths in the United States last year attributed to the industry, the right personal protective ...

FAYETTEVILLE -- Hospital officials in Northwest Arkansas say they have enough personal protective equipment, but they are bracing to run low as more people are diagnosed with covid-19 and the country ...

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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 ...

The IRS said on Friday that amounts paid for personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of COVID-19 ...

In the world of metalworking, the sheet metal industry stands as a cornerstone of modern construction, manufacturing, and engineering. From towering skyscrapers to innovative machinery, sheet metal is ...

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.