The Importance of PPE: Avoiding OSHA Violations Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is critical for ensuring safety in the workplace. From construction sites to manufacturing plants, PPE acts as a barrier between workers and potential hazards. Despite its importance, PPE-related violations are consistently among the most cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Understanding…
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As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic grows, health officials are recommending the general public to wear face masks or facial coverings to minimize the spread of the virus. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) advises putting on a cloth face covering when going out in public areas, such as grocery stores. Some city and county officials have taken this advisory…
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The CDC recently began recommending that everyone wear a mask when going out in public. So how did they come to this conclusion? What is the difference between the different masks on the market? What’s the difference between a mask and a respirator? What mask should I wear? And if this is a good idea,…
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A-Tech Provides Personal Protective Equipment Training for all at-risk healthcare professionals. At this time, California has almost 55,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases. In Orange County alone, 1,691 cases have been reported, wherein 148 cases are currently hospitalized and 54 cases are in the ICU, as reported by 24 hospitals. With the number of hospital cases remaining…
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With the California Stay–At–Home Order still in effect, the strain on essential worker protection is higher than ever. As an employer/employee of this workforce, the question arises, how can I protect myself or my workers and ensure their safety? What PPE and Training Should I Offer? The basic CDC guidelines of social distancing and frequent hand…
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We know about the lack of proper PPE for our healthcare facilities in California and for most of the country. So, what can be done now to protect our healthcare workers? There have been 1,425 Coronavirus reported cases in Orange County and 10,854 reported cases in Los Angeles County. Per a KTLA article, recent infections at healthcare facilities include cases of…
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