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OSHA Issues Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Face Coverings in the Workplace

OSHA Issues Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Face Coverings in the Workplace

OSHA has published a series of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the use of masks in the workplace. The new guidance outlines the differences between cloth face coverings, surgical

Byron Lee2020-06-13T16:20:31-04:00June 13th, 2020|Categories: Blog, Safety|Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Face Coverings, FAQs, Frequently Asked Questions, Masks, OSHA, Respirators, Safety|

Not All Filtering Facepiece Respirators Provide Adequate Respiratory Protection

Not All Filtering Facepiece Respirators Provide Adequate Respiratory Protection

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is concerned that some filtering facepiece respirators from China are not providing consistent and adequate respiratory protection to healthcare workers exposed to COVID-19.

Byron Lee2020-05-08T17:01:13-04:00May 8th, 2020|Categories: Blog, Resources, Safety|Tags: Emergency Use Authorization, EUA, FDA, Filtering Facepiece Respirators, Not All Filtering Facepiece Respirators Provide Adequate Respiratory Protection, Respirators, US Food and Drug Administration|