Posted by Fred Koenig on Jan 31st 2022
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As medical professionals continue to deal with the effects of COVID-19, personal protective equipment (PPE) has come into greater focus. Whether it’s being used for COVID-19 or other settings, choosin
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Jan 20th 2022
Covid-19: Masks and latest guidance
With the Omicron variant spiking up COVID rates everywhere, there has been a lot of news around what kind of masks work best. We all know that protecting yourself and others using a face covering is i
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Jan 13th 2022
Industrial vs Medical Gloves: What You Need to Know
Using the right equipment and tools for your work is incredibly important, especially when it comes to personal protective equipment such as gloves. Industrial grade gloves and medical grade gloves se
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Jan 13th 2022
COVID-19 Testing Options: Antigen vs PCR
As we continue to deal with the pandemic and its effects, testing for COVID-19 has played a pivotal role. Monitoring for symptoms, combined with regular testing using a COVID test kit, is one of the c
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Dec 20th 2021
How to Choose the Best Nitrile Gloves
Disposable gloves are an essential item across industries and sectors, which is a large reason why nitrile gloves have increased in popularity. Nitrile gloves can be used in a variety of appli
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Mar 1st 2021
Isopropyl Alcohol - Is 70% Better than 99% Strength?
What is Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)?
Isopropyl alcohol (2-propanol), also known as isopropanol or IPA, has been used for years as a universal cleaner for
everything from hospitals to electronic dev
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Jan 24th 2021
Hand Sanitizer Effectiveness and Best Formulas for Killing Viruses
Regular handwashing with soap and water can help you avoid sickness.
Handwashing is recommended by the
Center for Disease Control
(CDC)
as a strategy to reduce germs and decrease t
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Jan 23rd 2021
Bubbles In Hand Sanitizer - Is it Normal?
If you look closely at your bottle of hand sanitizer you will notice hundreds of little bubbles floating around in
there. You may wonder, do the tiny bubbles you see floating around in your ha
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Aug 7th 2020
Who is Responsible for Buying PPE
According to the OSHA, it is always the employers responsibility to comply
with
PPE standards
and therefore buy the PPE for the employee. This is referenced in their
COVID-19 documentation
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Aug 7th 2020
PPE Removal Order: How to Remove PPE Correctly
At ROMI Medical we have already discussed the importance of
proper PPE donning. The removal, or doffing, of PPE is just as important to
eliminate the spread of COVID-19. The CDC has provided tw
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Jun 30th 2020
What is the Correct Order for Donning PPE? See Our 5 Steps
Why is PPE important and why is the order for donning PPE just as important?
With COVID-19 continuing to spread rapidly, proper use of
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
is critical for all
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Apr 11th 2020
Why PPE Is Important and How to Use It Properly
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is important for all essential employees,
because it acts as a barrier between you and viral and bacterial contaminants
coming from respiratory secretions, b
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