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 ...

The acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic came to an end in May, but memories of the early panic and confusion still haunt those who witnessed overwhelmed hospitals, helpless critically ill patients, ...

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 ...

Second, the FDA recently has clarified its import requirements for three categories of PPE: (1) non-FDA regulated products, (2) regulated products subject to an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), and ...

You invest a lot of time, effort and money in your personal protective equipment (PPE) program, so you want to be sure you’re meeting OSHA’s expectations. OSHA’s PPE compliance directive, 29 CFR Part ...

Carly Fletcher receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 860407. All over the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has seen more and ...

The Strategic National Stockpile stores critical medical supplies. Healthcare providers across the country are asking how they can access strategic stockpiles of critical equipment, bracing for the ...

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 ...