A new federal rule took effect January 13 that requires construction workers to have personal protective equipment that fits ... guidance on how to determine proper fit.” ARTBA was part of ...

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 ...

L.A. County Department of Public Health convened experts for a webinar that aimed to answer questions that residents have ...

The zoo has closed its farmyard and outdoor aviary after a deceased Cotton Patch goose was found to have bird flu.

Proper fit is essential for PPE to function effectively. Only with proper fit can protective equipment provide maximum protection against workplace hazards such as falling objects, machinery ...

Personal protective equipment has to fit for two primary reasons ... which didn’t result in problems. So, does “proper fit” mean comfort? Most effectively safe fit? And what about universal ...

As cases of H5N1, also known as avian flu or bird flu, continue to surface across the U.S., safety precautions are ramping up.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on ...

To minimize exposure to hazardous materials or other workplace hazards, proper clothing should provide reasonably complete coverage of the ... If help is needed in completing a PPE assessment, contact ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for its newsletters. Anabel Garcia’s eyes burned and her breathing was labored and dry as she cleared debris from burned down properties in ...