Two Cork cousins have developed a compostable PPE apron to reduce plastic usage in the healthcare industry. Dr Mary O'Riordan and Lisa O’Riordan developed their 'guilt-free' HaPPE Earth apron in ...

We are going to run down some of the most common and important types of personal protective equipment (PPE) so you can get a clear overview of the different kinds of PPE and why it is so important.

In the construction industry, personal protective equipment (PPE) is more than a regulatory checkbox — it’s a critical part of staying safe on the job. But not all PPE is created equal, and not every ...

Note: Surgical masks may sometimes be used for source control, if feasible and if the mask can be tolerated by the individual; for example, a surgical mask worn by a patient with COVID-19 during ...

Limerick-based businessman Sean O’Carroll is using a machine normally used to cut corrugated paper to make heavy-duty polythene aprons for medics. Sean O’Carroll with one of his PPE aprons (IPS ...

The UK has been prevented from donating “tens of millions” of surplus PPE items throughout the pandemic due to Whitehall red tape, The Independent understands. Britain has an excess of personal ...