Are you in the cleaning, food, or medical industry and considering vinyl or nitrile gloves for your staff? These two types of gloves are not interchangeable, and one is not necessarily better than the other. Discover the differences between vinyl and nitrile gloves and get a sense of which is better for you below. What […]
When you think of personal protective equipment, you probably think of the basics- face mask, gloves, safety goggles. But there are many different types of personal protective equipment that may be necessary for different situations. The personal protective equipment worn by a medical doctor is different from a construction worker’s equipment. Regardless of what you’re […]
As part of your health and safety procedures, you should regularly sort through your first aid supplies, checking the expiration date of various items and replacing what has expired. But, what should you do with expired first aid supplies? Why is it important to perform this process and ensure that expired items are not used? […]
Not all dust masks are equal. The levels of protection provided vary greatly. Some are mere face coverings, preventing large-scale dust and particulates from entering the body. In contrast, the highest quality masks, such as the N95 dust mask, filter so effectively to avoid exposure to bacteria and even some viruses. As such, these latter […]
With many restrictions on travel slowly lifting, you might be ready to plan a trip. However, you might not be prepared for your flight experience. Strict flight guidelines are still in place to help reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19. Here we look at recommended PPE for flights and other confined spaces to help you prepare […]
Today more than ever, dental offices must take every precaution to present a clean, hygienic clinic to their patients. While you have all the protocols in place to keep your clinical area sanitary, your office area needs just as much attention thanks to pandemic best practice guidelines. Here we list the six essential dental office […]
The most common cause of hearing loss is continuous exposure to loud noises. Noise-induced hearing loss occurs when sound waves damage the tiny hair cells in the inner ear. The louder the noise and longer you are exposed to it, the more likely you will experience hearing loss. Noise-induced hearing protection can help prevent your […]
Hearing protection is an essential part of preventing hearing loss. There are four basic types of hearing protection: earplugs, muffs, inserts, and plugs. Earplugs fit inside your ear canal to block sound waves from entering the innermost parts of your ear. The best type of material for this purpose is silicone or foam because they […]
Many people wonder if Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required by law, and the answer is yes. It’s important to note that not all PPE is mandatory in every situation – it varies depending on the workplace and job requirements. For example, some employees need eye protection while others do not. In this blog post, […]
PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment, and many people have heard of it. However, not everyone knows precisely what PPE is used for or the limitations of PPE.In this blog post, we will break down what personal protective equipment is and who should wear it to protect themselves from workplace hazards. We will also discuss […]