Author: International Enviroguard

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Valued for its ability to resist corrosion and its hardness, worldwide chromium trade hovers around $2.7 billion annually, with the U.S. serving as a major importer. Chromium materials, such as hexavalent chromium, are primarily mined and exported from countries that include South Africa, Turkey,...