Does Your PPE Need an Upgrade?

Protecting yourself from harmful pathogens is important, and some PPE just doesn't cut it
Does Your PPE Need an Upgrade?
Everything at a job site is probably contaminated with pathogens. The handle of the shovel has probably never been cleaned, but has been touched by contaminated hands or gloves many times a day. (Photos courtesy of WOSSA)

Hundreds of infectious agents live in human waste. Unfortunately, not many workers in the industry are properly protecting themselves. The good news? It’s relatively easy to upgrade personal protective gear to defend against the bacteria, viruses, protozoa and parasites that...

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