Author: International Enviroguard

Professionals working in long term care facilities encounter a high percentage of people taking antibiotics. Healthcare workers often do not necessarily view elderly patients as a potential health risk simply because they take needed medications. But continued antibiotic usage can result in the...

When you work in pest control, bed bugs are a common nuisance. Whether you're called to a private home, a hotel, apartment complex, dormitories, an office building, or other lodging accommodations, you need proper protection and a plan to contain them. Following a bed bug policy and procedures will...

Consider that the plague or infamous “Black Death” raged for upwards of 200 years. It spread from China throughout Europe, killing approximately 100 million or roughly 60 percent of the population. Now ask yourself if first responders, hospitals, and health care providers are prepared with...

Many industries require the use of primary fire-retardant (FR) clothing to protect workers from flames or spark ignition that can be caused by an electric arc, combustible dust explosions, or flash fires. Electricians, chemical plant employees, pulp and paper industry workers, and those that work...

For some people, emergencies are an everyday part of life. This is particularly true for emergency medical responders, law enforcement, health workers and some workplace safety officials. However, most of us don’t encounter emergencies unless things have gone terribly wrong.  When we’re not...

Chemical suits are meant to control the amount of hazard workers are exposed to when in the presence of toxic liquids, vapors, or dust. Each chemical hazard is assessed for the type and concentration of chemicals present in that environment, and each chemical suit must also be assessed to determine...

Supplying personal protective equipment ranks among the most important safety measures an employer can take to ensure the health and well-being of workers. Industries that task employees with managing harsh chemicals, airborne particles and materials that can cling or splash on team members can...

It is the responsibility of OSHA to enforce workplace safety and health laws that protect workers from hazards. Disposable protective clothing is so important that OSHA performs regular workplace inspections. OSHA will cite and/or fine any private industry employer for noncompliance on a...