MRSA is a type of staph highly resistant to a common class of antibiotics. Many people carry MRSA harmlessly on their skin or inside their noses. However, if the bacteria penetrates the skin, it ...

OSHA has finalized changes to its PPE standard for the construction industry, requiring all PPE properly fit workers who need it. The updated rule addresses long-standing concerns about ill ...

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.

Improperly fitting PPE can be ineffective in protecting workers, OSHA says, a sentiment echoed by advocates calling for better gear for women and others who may not fit in standard gear.

Improperly- sized PPE can discourage use and has been a longstanding industry safety concern, says OSHA. On December 11, OSHA announced it has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment ...

The NCA opened an investigation into the company in May 2021 into suspected criminal offences committed in the procurement of PPE (personal protective equipment). The company was awarded ...

PPE is the personal protective equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks. This guide includes an explanation of the PPE 2018 regulations, best practice advice for health and ...

It is important to understand that MRSA contamination is possible even through contact with unbroken skin. As such, hand hygiene, use of PPE and environmental decontamination are of paramount ...