• Administrative Controls: hazard training, period health screening, display of warning signs, etc. It may sound counterintuitive that the least effective control is the first one that many people ...

Contrary to popular belief, as evidenced by practices in the field, using personal protective equipment is our last option when we are protecting workers from workplace associated hazards. In fact, ...

In a recent study posted to Preprints with The Lancet*, researchers explored the physical and stress-related psychological effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on healthcare ...

Your work at Northwestern may involve hazards that could result in injury or illness (e.g., sharp edges, falling objects, flying sparks, chemicals, and noise). Using personal protective equipment (PPE ...

In the electrical trade, the risks are not only highly consequential but can also come in an instant. Arc flash incidents, which occur when an electrical current deviates from its intended path and ...

The U.S. Dept. of Labor announced Dec. 11 that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule ...

Are dental healthcare personnel (DHCP) properly using personal protective equipment (PPE)? Researchers used a fluorescent marker to illustrate pathogen transmission and assessed PPE donning and ...

Pesticide safety is extremely important. If the directions on the label are followed, both the applicator and the environment ...

In the world of metalworking, the sheet metal industry stands as a cornerstone of modern construction, manufacturing, and engineering. From towering skyscrapers to innovative machinery, sheet metal is ...