Most people do not think twice when they pick up and use a respirator in the workplace. This "grab and go" mentality has its consequences. When employees are not provided with proper personal ...

An estimated 5 million U.S. workers wear respirators. Employers are required to provide National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-certified respirators using a written respiratory ...

Michigan Technological University has determined that certain employees are required to perform tasks involving actual or potential disturbance of asbestos containing materials that could result in ...

Consider Henry, an operations manager in Philadelphia. For him, the purpose of training is getting workers to fill out the right forms. He has achieved his goal when his filing cabinet is full of ...

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 ...