Enviro Safety News

Double Masking: How, Why, and When You Should Double Up on Face Masks
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world in many ways, and one of the most effective ways to reduce its spread is by wearing a...

Benefits of Using a 3M PAPR in a Healthcare Setting
Here at Enviro Safety Products, we understand how overwhelming it can be to choose the best form of respiratory protection as a healthcare worker. While...

Why Should You Wear a 3M PAPR?
Why it is important to wear a 3M PAPR? As a healthcare worker, respiratory protection is an essential benefit of your personal protective equipment. Many individuals...

Preventing Lung Disease on the Job
Today we’re proud to bring you a guest post by Molly McGuane, Communications Specialist for the Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center. They’re doing great work and...

Flu Season
Flu season is upon us, and experts all over the country and world are encouraging folks to get their shot early. The CDC has released...

After the Storm, Pt. 2
The death toll from Hurricane Harvey has surpassed 60, Beaumont’s federal prisoners have gone a week without food and are drinking toilet water as I...

After the Storm
Few things are more devastating or confusing than to be in the path of a natural disaster, and hurricanes are among the worst. Last week,...

Introduction to Hearing Protection
The landscape of the safety industry is complex, with an abundance of variations on a core group of products and concepts that can be paralyzingly...

California-Based Measles Outbreak Reported in 14 States
Throughout the month of January, approximately 84 individuals from 14 different states were reported to have contracted measles as part of a larger outbreak. A...
Flu Prevention in the Workplace
Hear that sniffling and sneezing around you? There is no doubt about it: flu season is upon us once again. This frigid time of year...
OSHA Fire Extinguisher Training Requirements
Fire extinguishers are one of the most crucial and reliable tools available to respond to emergency situations and to prevent the spread of fires. Fortunately,...

Latest Ebola Virus News: 46 U.S. Hospitals Named Treatment Centers
America is now better prepared for the possibility of additional cases of the Ebola virus, as 46 U.S. hospitals are now designated Ebola treatment centers....

Winter Weather Driving Tips to Ensure Workers’ Safety
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) reports that 70 percent of cold weather accidents are vehicular. Each year, 24 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes...

Recent Outbreaks Highlight Need for Norovirus Prevention
From New Mexico to Minnesota, numerous cases of the highly contagious norovirus have been reported in recent weeks. Today, 30 people fell ill with the...

10 Winter Work Safety Tips
Along with holiday cheer, the winter season brings low temperatures and snowy weather. As fall draws to a close, it’s time to “winterize” your workplace....

WHO Revises Ebola-Specific Standards for PPE
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released revised technical specifications for personal protective equipment (PPE) selection, in order to reflect the latest Ebola news updates....

Harness Safety Tips to Avoid Suspension Trauma
Industrial fall safety harnesses are a crucial measure to take when protecting workers from drops and the impact injuries that can result. But prolonged suspension...

Update on Ebola Virus Precautions: Training Hospitals’ Top Concern
The latest news on hospitals Ebola virus preparedness shows that they are most concerned about issues surrounding the proper training of staff and Hazmat shipment,...

Nurses’ Dissatisfaction with Ebola Safety Standards Heightens; Strikes Enacted
Nurses are making their dissatisfaction with hospitals’ Ebola safety measures heard. On November 11, approximately 18,000 nurses employed by Kaiser Permanente-owned hospitals and clinics in...

Protecting Medical Professionals from Ebola: What’s the Appropriate Protocol?
As hospitals across America prepare for the potential of handling Ebola cases, concerns are increasing regarding determining a uniform protocol for treating patients while securing...

How New York is Protecting Against the Latest Ebola Outbreak
On October 23rd, the Ebola virus made its latest appearance in outbreak news in New York City, when Dr. Craig Spencer, a resident of Harlem,...