Author: International Enviroguard

If your organization has a clean room, you know how important it is to keep dirt and dust as well as other contaminants out of the cleanroom, so they don't enter the clean environment. Sticky mats are a vital component to prevent dirt and other contaminants in your clean room. These floor mats work...

Newly discovered, drug-resistant germs continue to pose an increasing and serious threat to healthcare workers and hospitalized patients around the world. These 'superbugs' can be most dangerous to those with a compromised immune system, such as the elderly, diabetics, newborns and persons that...

Fiberglass is the trade name for the man-made fiber that is also called fibrous glass or glass wool. The main component of fiberglass is glass; it was first used in the 1930s in home furnace filters and insulation. It is also is used to insulate pipes and appliances, for sound control in aircraft...

When it comes to keeping people safe, whether it’s on a daily basis in the workplace or essential teams responding to floods, hurricanes, oil spills and contagious infectious disease outbreaks, disposable protective clothing can play a vital role. It’s important to know about some of the...

Many thousands of workers wear disposable protective clothing each day. These workers change out for a new set of clothing multiple times a day. What happens to all those disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) garments after they have been used? First, all PPE, including disposable...

Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) is important in any production operation where there is a threat of contamination that could affect the product (in the case of pharmaceutical manufacturing), the health of a client, customer, or any subsequent user. In the U.S. National Library of Medicine/National...

Moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) is the rate at which water vapor transfers through a given substance. MVTR can be tested and evaluated for everything from clothing to building materials.  High MVTR is desirable in spaces or situations likely to get wet. This is because efficient...

If you’re among the many workers who rely upon personal protective equipment (PPE) and  disposable protective clothing to keep you safe, then the thought of a compromised PPE garment should give you pause. The good news is that there are things you can do to avoid experiencing a compromised PPE...