Federal OSHA has proposed new rulemakings seek to minimize respiratory protection requirements for employers which ...

For the first time, federal firefighters will be encouraged to wear respirators to protect against smoke-related hazards as they put out wildfires, the U.S. Forest Service announced.

The U.S. Forest Service is introducing N95 masks and new decontamination protocols to protect wildland firefighters.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is equipment or clothing worn to minimize exposure to chemical hazards in the workplace. PPE does not remove or reduce workplace hazards and does not replace ...

Federal wildland firefighters are getting a long-awaited green light to wear N95 masks on the job. In what NBC News describes ...

The U.S. Forest Service is taking steps to reduce wildland firefighters’ hazardous exposure to smoke and wildfire health impacts, starting with the current 2026 fire season. Firefighters will use N95 ...

Officials voted unanimously to back the town’s decision after a public hearing; board to meet Wednesday to consider a 180-day ...

Three employers face over $3.5 million in proposed penalties after sending workers into a Houston-area sulfuric acid spill without proper protection.

As we adjust our print schedule, launch a new website and rely on the U.S. Postal Service for delivery, please know these changes were not made lightly. They were made with our readers in mind — and ...

Masks have become a permanent fixture in our lives as a measure against infectious diseases. However, did you know that "mask dependency"—wearing them constantly even when unnecessary—can actually ...

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) invited media partners to attend a training opportunity for a hands-on experience at its ...