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.

Jennifer Schneider, a faculty-researcher at Rochester Institute of Technology, recently joined two national organizations to investigate and guide improved standards for use of personal protective ...

On December 12, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its revision to the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for construction to ensure properly fitting PPE ...

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 U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule ...

The North American market for firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) is experiencing a significant surge, reaching an impressive $896 million valuation in 2022, according to a recent report ...

Female firefighters are facing a major issue with ill-fitting gear. Steps must be taken to ensure they receive the same level of protection as their male counterparts. In 1818, Molly Williams of ...

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule explicitly requires the equipment to ...

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 ...