You see it on the news. You can feel it on the streets. There is no doubt there's a sense that it's less safe to go out in many cities without taking some extra precautions. More Americans are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Evaluating this unconventional impact tool for personal protection ...

NEW YORK-- With a surge in violent crime, many people are concerned about their safety, and for some, having a personal protection device is offering peace of mind. "I actually got followed by someone ...

As the U.S. health care system struggles with a dearth of beds and hospital space for the rising number of coronavirus-infected people, another type of shortage looms – basic protective equipment for ...