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DuPont Announces 2020 North America Kevlar Innovation Award Winners

December 18, 2020

Personal protective equipment manufacturers are honored for their innovative use of DuPont Kevlar in glove and sleeve designs.

OSHA Issues FAQ Confirming N95 Respirators Protect Against Coronavirus

October 20, 2020

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OSHA states that an N95 respirator is in fact effective in protecting workers from the virus that causes COVID-19.

Shielded Safety: Breaking Down COVID-19 Face Protection for Roofing Contractors

Chip Macdonald

October 16, 2020

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Face masks aren’t the only way to stop the spread of COVID-19. Here are some viable alternatives that can keep workers safe.

MSA Hosts Free Online Events for Safety Stand-Down Week

September 11, 2020

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MSA Safety Inc. is hosting a set of free webinars to keep contractors trained and up-to-date on safety during National Safety Stand-Down week.

OSHA Issues Guidance for Enforcement of Silica Standards

July 7, 2020

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New directive provides OSHA compliance safety and health officers with guidance on how to enforce the silica standards’ requirements.

VIDEO: Roofing Contractors Balance Mandatory Mask Requirements and the Heat

July 1, 2020

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As COVID-19 cases spike in multiple states around America, roofing contractors are facing more stringent requirements on wearing masks while also battling the summer heat.

COVID-19: Mask Requirements in Construction

Trent Cotney Travis McConnell

June 25, 2020

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With multiple states experiencing increases in new cases of COVID-19, learn what rules and informal guidelines currently affect the use of face masks in the construction industry.