Isolation Suits
Mitigating Health and Safety Hazards of Chemotherapy Drugs
Chemotherapy drugs are administered by healthcare professionals in hopes of helping patients fight cancer cells. These drugs are powerful, so anyone handling or spending time around them must have the right personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure-related health concerns. Different forms of chemotherapy medications exist to help patients improve their conditions. The following information…
Read MoreWhat Is Chemical Protective Clothing?
Chemical protective clothing keeps workers safe in workplaces that expose employees to dangerous chemicals. While no clothing offers 100% protection against chemicals, the right protective clothing and safety practices can reduce workplace risks. Workers wear chemical protective gear in manufacturing facilities, healthcare settings, janitorial work, laboratories and other workplaces with potentially hazardous chemicals. Types of…
Read MoreHow Is PPE Tested? Standards, Performance and Examinations
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is gear individuals wear to protect themselves from illness or injury on the job. PPE includes objects such as masks, gloves, face shields and gowns, which create a barrier between the person wearing them and hazardous materials or infectious agents. Employees working in the health care, construction, food and drink, education…
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