The current system for respiratory protection for workers involves interactions among multiple parties in the private sector and is shaped by the regulatory activities of federal agencies, ...

The public’s interest in respiratory protection is growing with the COVID-19 pandemic and recent wildfires in the United States, but existing regulatory processes for respiratory protective devices ...

The US government needs to better direct workers and the public about when and how to use respiratory protection, according to a new report from the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and ...

Consideration of the different variations of PPE and the correct ways to use it are what make the equipment truly safe. Working in an industrial environment presents a variety of dangers. One of the ...

Laboratories often prioritize chemical fume hoods to mitigate chemical inhalation hazards, yet many subtle sources of exposure remain overlooked. Benchtop chemistry, common lab equipment (such as ...

Various types of chemicals can be harmful to your body through immediate or prolonged exposure, including common items in your home, school, or workplace. You might encounter a variety of chemical ...