PPE USE

Jun 06 2026HEALTH

PPE Training Works: A Simple Study in a Cosmetics Factory

A small cosmetics factory in Yasuj wanted to see if teaching workers about safety could change their habits. Researchers split 109 employees into two groups: one received special training, the other did not. The training was six 60‑minute lessons taught by a researcher and an occupational health exp

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Skin Troubles for Frontline Workers: A New Challenge with Protective Gear

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started, healthcare workers on the frontlines have been facing a unique skin issue. Wearing N95 masks and goggles for long hours has become the norm, but it's come with a new problem: folliculitis on the nose. This hasn't been previously reported in medical literatur

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Nov 06 2024HEALTH

Skin Issues from Face Masks: A Health Worker's Unexpected Struggle

Imagine this: you're a health worker, battling on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and suddenly, you notice little bumps on your nose, something you've never seen before. This isn't just a one-off problem; it's becoming common among healthcare professionals who wear N95 respirators and goggl

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