The self-contained breathing apparatus (Panel A) provides the highest level of protection, supplies air (21 percent oxygen), and can protect against exposure to unknown toxins. It is heavy and more ...

Dr. Alex Birrell, CEO of CleanSpace, recently sat down for a Q&A with EHS Today that focuses on personal protective equipment (PPE) in general and respiratory protection in particular. She provides ...

It's more important than ever for employers to stay focused on OSHA regulations—not only to avoid citations and costly fines, but also to protect the organization's most valuable asset, the employees.

On Feb. 23, 2009, a federal appeals court resolved the final challenges to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Hexavalent Chromium (CrVI) Standard that was promulgated in February 2006 ...

With so many respirators in use and readily available for purchase through both online merchandisers and at neighborhood hardware stores, it’s important to remember that when it comes to choosing ...

A respirator is a device you wear to protect you from inhaling dangerous substances. It’s also used to keep dust and particles from being inhaled when doing things like cleaning and painting. People ...