Author: International Enviroguard

Whether working in healthcare, manufacturing, food and beverage, or a variety of other industries, protecting staff and products in a controlled environment is very important. It may seem like the terms clean and sterile are used interchangeably, but when it comes to disposable protective clothing...

Safety and regulatory overview for powder coating processes Powder coating helps protect surfaces, such as metal, from corrosion and also offers a more pristine finish. This process is often used as an alternative to spray paint, however, the powders used in the process present health and safety...

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...