Tag: aerosol transmission

Biden Administration Announces Two Major Vaccination Policies

Jon Redmond /November 8, 2021

The Biden Administration has announced the details of two policies that would potentially drive millions of America’s work force to get vaccinated as part of the administration’s six-part strategy to…

What is Respirator Fit Testing and Why is Fit Testing Important?

Jon Redmond /October 7, 2021

Respirator fit testing is a safety procedure required by OSHA to ensure a respirator facepiece forms an adequate seal on the wearer’s face. The test determines if the respirator provides…

Wildfires Effects of Short-term Exposure to Particulate Matter on COVID-19

Jon Redmond /August 18, 2021

Study Finds Wildfires Amplify Effects of Short-term Exposure to Particulate Matter on COVID-19 Cases and Deaths As of August 17, 2021, nine new wildfires were reported across Montana, Washington, California,…

CDC Update: Vaccinated Teachers and Students Do Not Need Masks Indoors

Jon Redmond /July 9, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated guidance, stating K-12 students benefit from in-person learning, and prioritizing safely returning to in-person instruction in fall 2021. The updated…

OSHA Releases COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

Jon Redmond /June 16, 2021

On June 10, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) circulated a news release announcing the U.S. Department of Labor’s much awaited COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”). With some…