Author: International Enviroguard

Lead is an extremely versatile, but toxic, metal that has been used by manufacturers throughout history. It was commonly added as a corrosion inhibitor in paints for houses and buildings up until 1977 when it was banned for this purpose by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) due to safety...

Disaster workers require the right level of personal protection equipment and clothing to fit the hazards within their work environment. This is where a PPE management program is helpful.

Suspected and real outbreaks of illnesses due to food contamination are on the rise in the U.S. Different government agencies are tasked with keeping an eye on food processing, packaging, and distribution. The federal government (FDA) works to reduce the number of food-borne illness across the...

Shoe covers are common items of personal protective equipment (PPE) within the medical, cleanroom, chemical, industrial, laboratory, and emergency environments. Such environments often require shoe covers as part of standard PPE protocols.

Chemical protective suits are required in many service and manufacturing industries where employees are exposed to hazardous materials. Chemical protective clothing can make a real difference in protecting workers from hazardous particles, dust, aerosols, and liquids in the agricultural...

Fentanyl is classified as a synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times more potent than morphine. It is sometimes prescribed by medical doctors to treat the severe and chronic pain of patients that have developed a tolerance to other strong pain relievers. Today, the growing misuse, addiction, and...

When choosing the right disposable protective clothing, business owners and safety managers must consider many factors. First there is the level of employee exposure to a hazardous chemical or work task, along with the type hazard. Some aggressive chemicals, caustics and acids require a...

Using the correct size of personal protective clothing is crucial to one's safety on the job. Without it, you can be exposed to environmental hazards. Wearing protective clothing that is too small can cause rips and tears to form in the clothing that make it unsuitable for protecting you as it was...