by John Howey | Jan 8, 2021 | COVID
What are viruses? Viruses are a specific type of microorganism. We are routinely exposed to microorganisms and most of them are harmless to us because they are either harmless to us or our immune system protects us from them. Microorganisms which cause infections are...
by John Howey | Apr 22, 2020 | COVID
Coronavirus primarily spreads two ways: An infected person sneezes, coughs on or touches another person; or An infected person sneezes, coughs on, or touches a surface that another person later touches. The virus causing COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 is an enveloped virus,...
by John Howey | Apr 13, 2020 | COVID
In this age of COVID-19, how we do life and how we do business has changed immensely. From an industrial hygiene perspective, it raises the question of how do we protect ourselves from the virus? This is especially an important question considering the world-wide...
by John Howey | Nov 2, 2019 | Uncategorised
Why Are Fit Tests Necessary? In order for tight fitting respirators to provide the expected protection, they must seal properly to the user’s face. Air will take the path of least resistance, so if there is a leak in your respirator, there is a good chance you will...
