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Author: International Enviroguard
The Right PPE for Food Processing
The food retail industry is one of the largest industries within the United States, with retail and foodservice sales topping6.2 trillion dollars in 2020 alone. These staggering sales come from a variety of settings, including grocery stores, drug and convenience stores, mass merchandisers,...
Should Protective Clothing for Mold Removal Expand to Agriculture, Food Processing?
Providing protective clothing for mold removal seems like a commonsense practice for responsible business professionals. Most industry leaders follow health and safety guidelines with an understanding that to keep valued employees safe, personal protective equipment (PPE) is a necessity.
The Debate over PFAS—A Global Manufacturing Concern
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances—more commonly referred to as PFAs—are known as “forever chemicals” because they break down very slowly over time. PFAS are so persistent and so widely used that they are routinely detected in water, air, fish, soil, food and consumer products...
Critical Safety Measures for Fire Restoration
The loss of life, injury, and property damage caused by fires earns media headlines. But in the aftermath, the people tasked with handling the charred remains require fire restoration safety clothing due to the risks on-site.
Monkeypox: Healthcare Safety Measures and PPE
Monkey Pox Safety for Healthcare Workers: Protective Clothing, Safety Strategies, and More
Recently, several countries throughout the world—including the United States—have reported an outbreak of a rare viral disease not usually reported in those areas. The disease, called monkeypox, is...
Forensic Restoration Specialists Require PPE for HAZMAT Operations
Everyday people are aware of the risks first responders take to keep community members safe. But following a crime or tragic event, highly trained individuals are tasked with conducting a comprehensive cleanup that puts them in harm’s way.
Forensic restoration specialists work long hours to...
Wearing Daily FR Clothing Outweighs Task-Based Safety Policies
Professionals who own or operate an organization that exposes workers to open flames, combustible materials, or extreme heat must establish specialized safety policies. The policies decision-makers set regarding the use of flame-resistant (FR) garments have wide-reaching benefits. Workplace...
Chemical Splash Protection for Laboratory Workers
Lab coats have been used for decades and are primarily intended to keep contaminants off a person's clothing and skin. Historically, lab coats were made of cotton or a cotton/polyester blend. Today, these types of garments are still used in many research and clinical settings.However, cotton and...