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covid-safer-hotties · 29 days ago

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By Julia Doubleday

For many disabled and immunocompromised people, hospital settings are a significant threat to health and safety. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, nosocomial- or healthcare acquired- SARS-COV-2 infections have been an additional risk for sick and vulnerable people seeking care. As of today, there have still been no updates to national-level guidance to reflect that SARS-COV-2 was determined to be airborne in 2021.

In 2020, such a risk was to be expected; hospitals were overwhelmed with patients, PPE was in short supply, proper isolation wasn’t always possible, and public health guidance about transmission was confusing and, it turns out, incorrect. Early on, the WHO confidently and wrongly asserted that COVID was not airborne; this decision led national health bodies to advise against full airborne precautions in healthcare.

But in the nearly five years since, one might assume that any patient visiting their local hospital could reasonably expect safety from infection with COVID-19. After all, we’ve had five years to study transmission, update guidelines, redesign infrastructure, upgrade ventilation, purchase PPE and train staff, right?

As a matter of fact, the CDC has yet to even issue updated infection control recommendations, much less have we seen implementation. The CDC did ask their infection control advisory body, HICPAC, to update the Guideline to Prevent Transmission of Pathogens in Healthcare Settings, last reviewed and updated in 2007. But when HICPAC submitted a first draft of the updated guidelines in November 2023, it was over loud public objections registering that draft’s inadequacy to control airborne infections.

Now, HICPAC is continuing to insist that surgical-style masks are equivalent to N-95 respirators as it pushes forward with its draft guidelines. This decision is emblematic of its commitment to preserving ineffective droplet-based infection control in spite of new information and evidence. While bizarre from a purely scientific standpoint, it makes more sense from a cultural, political and economic point of view.

I’ve written at length about the political and economic factors that led the WHO to immediately claim that COVID wasn’t airborne without the scientific evidence to do so in Spring 2020. Perhaps just as irresponsible as their early decision to spread this misinformation has been their subsequent reluctance to correct their mistake as loudly as they first made it, and ongoing refusal to unequivocally recommend airborne precautions in the years since.

This year, the WHO released a document that rescinded the previous distinction between “droplet” and “airborne” transmission of viruses. This represents progress, as new data showed that no viruses actually transmit solely via “droplets”- i.e., only via sneezes and coughs.

The evolution of the science was tracked beautifully in this Wired article. It’s astonishing that we had such basic science so wrong, for so long. But it’s critical to note that for decades, there was a large financial incentive against looking too closely at the claim that flus, colds, and other common viral and bacterial infections were being spread only via large “droplets.”

“Droplet” precautions are relatively cheap and easy compared to the more complex and expensive requirements of controlling fully airborne infections. If a virus spreads through coughs and sneezes, how do you prevent transmission? Well, we all remember early pandemic guidance. Loose fitting surgical masks, social distancing and keeping diners (or patients) six feet apart, putting up physical barriers to protect from spit, and simply washing hands and covering coughs and sneezes are all examples of droplet-based infection control measures.

But airborne spread is far more difficult to control. Now we’re talking about viruses spreading well beyond six feet, well beyond the radius of a single cough or sneeze. We’re talking about the virus spreading, not just via coughs and sneezes, but via the simple act of exhaling. And not only that, but because airborne particles are so light, they don’t quickly fall to the ground the way droplets do; instead, they can hang in the air, much like smoke. So now, a waiting room or crowded examining area full of patients with flus, colds and COVID suddenly represents a much more complicated and expensive infection control problem for a hospital.

Proper airborne infection control procedures are expensive, but they are not mysterious. Some changes would be relatively simple; masking with proper respirator-style masks, rather than surgical, is an obvious, necessary upgrade. New ventilation and filtration standards are a simple fix technologically, but require investment. Tools like Far UVC are exciting and could mean drastic leaps forward in both patient outcomes and occupational safety for HCW.

Most likely, in order to save money long term and make airborne infection control sustainable, hospitals themselves would be constructed with airborne infection control, patient isolation, airflow, ventilation, etc. as major priorities in the process of designing the infrastructure.

Airborne infection control would require, rather than tinkering at the edges of existing practices, a top-down rethinking of hospital protocols. How are patients being screened upon entry into the hospital? How can COVID, flu, RSV, etc. positive patients be protected from one another in a waiting room? Why are so many hospitals designed without windows in patient care areas?

Are you beginning to see how the economic incentives align against admitting the need for airborne infection control?

Let’s return to the WHO’s document, the one that rescinded the distinction between airborne and droplet spread. Instead, all viruses which spread through the air are now referred to as “infectious respiratory particles” or IRPs. The document encourages moving “beyond the dichotomy of previous terms known as ‘aerosols’ (generally smaller particles) and ‘droplets’ (generally larger particles).”

But problems arise when the WHO attempts to apply what we’ve learned practically- or rather, doesn’t attempt to apply it. Here, it balks at what would be a massive undertaking. As I reported previously, back in 2020, the WHO had been quick to claim:

“Would there be evidence of significant spread of SARS-CoV-2 as an airborne pathogen outside of the context of AGPs [aerosol-generating procedures], WHO would immediately revise its guidance and extend the recommendation of airborne precautions accordingly”

But in 2024, the WHO, now well aware that SARS-COV-2 is a fully airborne pathogen, adopts a new approach to infection control. It’s one totally unprecedented for any other pathogen in healthcare. They advise:

There is NO suggestion from this consultative process that to mitigate the risk of short-range airborne transmission full ‘airborne precautions’… should be used in all settings, for all pathogens, and by persons with any infection and disease risk levels where this mode of transmission is known or suspected. But conversely, some situations will require ‘airborne precautions’. This would clearly be inappropriate within a risk-based infection prevention approach where the balance of risks, including disease incidence, severity, individual and population immunity and many other factors, need to be considered, inclusive of legal, logistic, operational and financial consequences that have global implications regarding equity and access.

In other words, we shouldn’t always try to control airborne disease. That would be so hard and annoying! The document then goes to state that “risks” have to be balanced and goes on to list a bunch of factors that are never considered when it comes to the spread of other pathogens in healthcare.

When it comes to the spread of norovirus in healthcare, do doctors weigh whether to wash their hands, based on the local levels of diarrhea? When it comes to the spread of bacterial wound infections, do doctors clean surfaces based on how deadly they think the wound will be? I mean, if it’s not going to kill you, why bother, right? When it comes to bloodborne illnesses like HIV, do doctors no longer test for it because it’s now a treatable disease, no longer a death sentence?

Or, when you apply this logic to any other type of infection, is it clear that this is an absurd attempt to continue evading liability for nosocomial airborne infections in healthcare, including SARS-COV-2? People should not be infected with diseases in hospitals. Period. Regardless of disease severity. Of course, SARS-COV-2 is also incredibly severe for hospitalized patients; in Australia, nearly 1 in 10 patients who caught COVID in hospitals in 2022 and 2023 died. And these events are far from rare. Of 206 patients admitted for strokes in a hospital in Japan, 44 were infected with COVID-19. 6 of them - or 13% - died. Globally, we see the same thing over and over again: lack of airborne infection control, high rates of nosocomial infections, high rates of patient death.

The WHO chose to incorporate “balance of risks”, “disease severity”, “immunity,” and the rest of its laundry list of “factors”, not because it expects infection control bodies to do serious risk assessments, but in order to provide cover for them not to do any such thing. Universal airborne infection control would be expensive and disruptive so the WHO simply gives disease control bodies a series of “outs”.

This is the international backdrop against which the US has also been updating infection control guidance. The CDC, like other national public health bodies, does not directly report to the WHO; the WHO does not have enforcement power over the CDC. However, guidance from the WHO is taken seriously at the CDC, and experts at the CDC also influence the WHO.

The WHO’s document constructs a mile-wide loophole for HICPAC to drive through. Although HICPAC provides no evidence whatsoever that the characteristics of SARS-COV-2 (or flu, or RSV for that matter) would justify dropping airborne precautions, the language in the WHO document exists to justify dropping them in the face of the ongoing, global pandemic. Despite SARS-COV-2 being a systemic, multi-organ disease with the potential to cause long-term disability, and highly fatal when contracted by vulnerable patients, culturally and politically, we are treating it like a cold. HICPAC members are not making scientific decisions, but political ones.

The science on disease transmission has advanced tremendously since 2020. In a world that actually wanted to implement what we’ve learned from COVID, this would mean dramatically safer care for patients and healthier workplaces for HCWs. Instead, HICPAC does the opposite, working to ignore the advancements in scientific knowledge and fighting to keep infection control as similar as possible to the outdated droplet model of the pre-pandemic era.

For example, they advise that N95 respirators should be worn for “new and emerging pathogens,” but make an irrational distinction between these and other viruses that are already in circulation. You know, the ones that are actually, currently infecting patients. “Emerging/new” isn’t a type of transmission, so shouldn’t denote a type of infection control.

Even the CDC balked at HICPAC’s initial draft, sending it back with pointed questions about this bizarre distinction and other inadequate protections. It asked for clarification, stating:

Another issue relevant to preventing transmission through air is to make sure that a draft set of recommendations cannot be misread to suggest equivalency between facemasks and NIOSH Approved respirators, which is not scientifically correct nor the intent of the draft language. Although masks can provide some level of filtration, the level of filtration is not comparable to NIOSH Approved respirators.

Why would HICPAC equate surgical masks with respirators? HICPAC’s draft was not designed to protect patients; it was designed to protect the status quo and allow hospitals to continue to infect patients with COVID and other airborne diseases. It’s likely that the CDC’s decision to push back on this claim was influenced by the massive outpouring of public outrage at the draft, which was seen in both the public comments submitted and read at HICPAC’s meetings.

Additionally, both OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and NIOSH, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, agree with both the CDC and patients that surgical masks are not sufficient protection. N95s are required to control airborne infections.

However, despite months of pushback, the tears of suffering and scared patients, the word of the experts who design respirators, as well as the input of occupational safety leaders, HICPAC remains unmoved on the subject.

In a series of votes held last month, HICPAC stuck to their guns. Lisa Baum of the New York State Nurses’ Association was the sole dissenting member of the committee, as reported by Judy Stone of Forbes. She not only voted against the anti-science equating of surgical and N95 masks, but also against allowing COVID positive staff to return to work 3 days after a positive test. The 3-day time frame has absolutely no scientific basis, and return to work should be based on negative tests, not on an arbitrary time window or symptoms. Since a quarter of all COVID cases are asymptomatic, staff should also be asymptomatically screened; they aren’t because hospitals don’t want staff taking time off. Again, these are economic, not scientific, decisions.

Putting these two votes together, HICPAC has voted to allow sick, infectious, COVID+ staff to go to work without proper PPE and infect fellow HCW and patients, in hospitals without proper ventilation and filtration. Patients who are infected in hospitals using outdated droplet precautions will have a 10% risk of death. Coworkers- even if fully vaccinated- will have a significant risk of developing a long-term health condition following their acute infection.

At a time when hospitals remain crushed by the ongoing burden of both COVID and post-COVID health problems, failing to protect workers is a particularly short-sighted decision. Studies have already shown that HCWs suffer unusually high rates of Long COVID, with a recent one in the UK finding a whopping 33.6% reporting symptoms, and 7.4% of respondents reporting an official diagnosis.

These decisions not only mean infected doctors and nurses returning to work actively ill; they also mean that hospitals will continue to reinforce false information about how COVID spreads, purposely miseducating doctors and nurses in their employ to save money.

The members of HICPAC understand that surgical masks aren’t really the equivalent of N95s, they simply believe HCWs are more likely to wear surgicals (they’ve explicitly stated such; this is not, incidentally, how infection control decisions should be made). But this reasoning is not shared with patient-care level HCWs. Instead, HCWs are told that surgical masks are a sufficient infection control measure for COVID-19 when infectious. When an informed patient seeking care tries to correct them, they are greeted with condescension; after all, the doctor’s information comes directly from the CDC.

Disabled and immunocompromised people relate stories of medical professionals who believe COVID spreads via droplets, who wear surgical masks instead of N95s, who draw curtains to prevent the spread of COVID and other viruses; in other words, they are continuing to adhere to outdated precautions. This is unsurprising, because they have never received accurate guidance reflecting our updated technical knowledge about how SARS-COV-2 and other common viruses actually spread.

They’ve never received updated information because the medical system does not want to spend money to protect workers or patients.

At the end of the day, this story is not about droplets and airborne particles as much as it is about dollars and cents. What sounds like an in-the-weeds scientific debate, is no more than a common tale of industry greed. We know- and have known- exactly what it would take to protect patients in healthcare settings. Instead, our leaders sit back and watch as day after day, more unnecessary infections and deaths accumulate. As day after day, more healthcare workers acquire illnesses at work which lead to staff shortages, worse patient outcomes, long-term departures, and the loss of talented, highly trained people from the field.

All of us, patients, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff alike, deserve medical leadership that will value our rights to safety in these settings. We deserve medical leadership that won’t actively try to slow scientific progress, and instead will welcome its arrival. We deserve to enter a hospital knowing we won’t be infected and killed because HICPAC would rather allow airborne nosocomial infections to continue on its watch than spend money preventing them.

Right now, the biggest factor protecting hospitals as their negligence rolls on into year five is the ignorance of the public. Most people have no idea how COVID and other viruses spread, have no idea that it’s so dangerous to contract COVID as a vulnerable patient (thanks to years of normalizing propaganda), and may themselves believe that social distancing or curtains prevent infections. This public ignorance is a deliberate tool which enables continued public health negligence on multiple fronts. Continuing to educate ourselves and each other is resistance when the state relies on ignorance to tamp down resistance to policies of mass infection and death.

#mask up #public health #wear a mask #pandemic #wear a respirator #covid #covid 19 #still coviding #coronavirus #sars cov 2

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lucerocosplay · 6 months ago

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Break down of my melon soda float prop for my Sailor Jupiter Bunny Suit build. You could easily tweak this for any other drink prop and the majority of materials were sourced from Daiso, including the tray it velcros to so it's fairly low budget.

Materials:

-Desired cup/glass for drink (I would advise sticking with plastic versions for weight and safety reasons) -Plastic ice cubes -Masking or Washi tape -Clear seed beads or Caviar beads in multiple sizes -Clear craft glue -Super glue -UV Resin & alcohol dye OR Stain Glass window paint (Gallery Glass would be my rec) - Some sort of thin, clear plastic sheeting I used part of a salad container -*Muddle spoons or straw or similar decor (polymer clay sprinkles, glitter, any sort of inclusion) -*Foam clay & an ice cream mold or scoop if you want to make a float -*Acrylic paint -*Velcro or Magnets if you would like to stick to a prop tray that you can also remove for photos

*= optional materials

‼️ SAFETY ADVISORY ‼️

If you choose to use UV resin for this you must have proper PPE. That means gloves, respirator with appropriate filters, mixing cups, well filtered workspace, and knowing how to properly dispose of scrap. Do not pour it down drains, please cure all runoff or extra fully before disposing of in household waste. Resin that is still in it's liquid state must be disposed of in chemical waste, this includes paper towels or anything else used to "clean up". You can take a moment to read more here or do your own googling for proper precautions before getting started.

The first thing I did was make my ice cream scoop since it needed to cure for a few days. I found this great little scoop mold I shaped the foam clay too and froze for a bit. Once it was firm enough to remove I set it by a window to dry. Then worked on making a clear plastic base that would fit inside my glass and act as the "top" of my "liquid".

When the base was done and fit snugly to my glass I primed my dry ice cream scoop in glue. This was partly to keep a barrier over the blue foam so the color didn't leach, and partly to give the acrylic paint something to bite into without being absorbed by the foam. Then it was painted a nice shade of vanilla and glued to the plastic base with craft glue. I poked two holes on the underside to also add a pair of short metal flat head wire supports to make sure it didn't peel off. The supports themselves were set with super glue, a bit overkill I know.

Between my paint layers drying I was also puzzle piecing in ice cubes in the glass to see what combination looked the most appealing. However, it also needed to accommodate that clear plastic base so there was constant test fittings. The trick here with fit is you want the cubes to fit snug vertically but not touching the sides of the cup too. You need that wiggle room for the UV resin/window paint. If it rattles around on the sides a bit that would be ideal.

When I found a composition that worked I carefully super glued each cube only where it touched the other cubes. Sometimes superglue oxidizes a little funny on clear surfaces and it can leave a sort of foggy buildup. In those instances you can wipe it away with an alcohol swab to keep things looking clear. As with the step before I keep checking the fit to the glass to make sure I have proper clearance to keep the base level.

When my cubes were one weird unit the fun began! I mixed some different sized clear seed beads (you can also use caviar beads) in some clear pva glue. You want a more dry mixture so it helps to let it set up a bit and get sort of gummy. The idea is replicating how bubbles accumulate in carbonated drinks, so keeping it at points where you would imagine they would get trapped under cubes helps. Of course so does referencing an actual drink lol. I just piled on and semi sculpted the beads in chunks and waited for them to cure.

Of course this same bubble detail was added to the clear base under the ice cream scoop as well. This time just around the perimeter of the scoop. At this point I realized I was forgetting something, the cherry! It is actually an earring I lose the pair to lol. I also cut out a small slot in the plastic base to fit a straw through. On the right you can see how everything looks at this last and final test fit before the "soda" portion was added. The washi tape was used to keep the inner lip clean of UV resin later, but also to mark where my base should be resting.

Putting the cubes and top layer to the side I got to mixing my UV resin. As a point of reference I used just under 1 jumbo tube of the Daiso clear resin which is around 20g or .70oz of product. I mixed some liquid pigment to the shade of green I wanted and got to pouring. Keeping the tape on I poured all of my resin in and kept turning my glass for even coverage. Once that was good to go I sat outside for about 5 minutes slowly turning the glass in direct sun until the resin set enough to stop moving. At this point the washi tape was peeled off. Then I left in on my porch to finish curing in the sun until the following day. The cup will get warm to hot depending on the volume of UV resin so please be mindful. If you were to use window paint I would build up the color over a few days in thin coats and like a silicone brush. When the cup was fully cured I fit my cubes back in and the clear base, and added the straw to the little divot to make sure it all fit well. It did so I went ahead and removed the straw and added some super glue to the top most cube that laid flush against that little sheet of plastic and pressed the ice cream scoop on the base firmly into place. Once it was in I slipped the straw through the divot on the side and mixed a little more green resin that was poured around the ice cream scoop to seal it all in. Then it was once again left on my porch for a full day. If you were doing this in window paint a thick layer on top and texture it to look more like a drink. Though do to it's want to self level there may be some mild resistance until it starts to set up. When my prop was fully cured I added some velcro to the base so it would stick to my drink tray and be peeled off for photos not pictured lmao. Badda bing badda boom it was done!

Lightweight, fun to make, and fairly low budget this is a prop you could make with things from most dollar stores not just Daiso. Personally I think the dollar tree two part acrylic champagne flutes would be perfect for this.

#my cosplay #Cosplay WIP #cosplay prop #prop drink #fake food #melon soda #melon soda float #Bunny Suit #I have been trying to get the explanation for this together since last July/August so lmao here we are

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ashlynniis-bracketeers · 1 year ago

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UNCHAINED SANGUINEOUS HEARTMAKER {Guilty Gear}

Riding the high of a resounding Epiphany.

...Did I pull another "Desdinova" purely out of sheer A.B.A hopium? (I kept the lines sketchy, though, because I could not be arsed to try and mimic Strive's linework style again after the pain from last time ahjsdgajhsdgadk)

Yes. Yes I did.

So, those Season 3 character survey results, huh? The A.B.A hopium is real. I really do wonder what they'd do with her if she was brought to Strive, so I decided to try my hand at a "Strive-ified" A.B.A design.

Make sure to check under the cut for the "concept art" I made + their associated information.

So, design background info:

So, she's a... weirdo homunculus, right? An artificial human, created by a mad scientist she never met, so she was alone and never really learned how to... "people". That key in her head also keeps on reminding me of the bolts lodged in the sides of pop-culture-ified Adam's (Frankenstein's monster) head. She's also desperately trying to find a human(oid) body for the demon/magical foci Paracelsus/Flament Nagel, who she is deeply in love with. Artificially-created human, medical themes, artificial human form, deeply in love...

So what if she decided that, with her attempts at finding a body for him repeatedly failing (XX endings don't count, XX's canonicity is completely FUCKED lmao), why doesn't she just... create one herself instead?

In other words, the creation becomes the creator. Lil' bit of "Bride of Frankenstein" thrown in, if the guy making the bride (or in this case, groom) was the monster itself.

So, making her into a key-axe-wielding mad scientist homunculus.

I tried to make her pose reminiscent of a dance move, specifically a "dip".

I hope you like it!

GG ABA Strive fandesign sheet 01

The first drawing I got done of my design for A.B.A (featuring a base-shapes Paracelsus for scale). Featuring her color palette (F1 is base flesh, F2 is scarring, H is hair, B is bandages, C1 is primary coat color, C2 is secondary coat color, C3 is tertiary coat color, E is "edges", M1 is one of the metal colors, A is "accents", M2 is the second metal color, and the square below that is the eye colors), weird ragged patchwork "lab-coat", boot details, "branding", and some of the text on her design.

- The phrase printed along the front edge of her coat (and the heels of her boots) is "LOCK&SEE" (the "&" stylized to look like/replaced with a keyhole symbol), a spin on the phrase "Lock and Key", fitting with her obsession with keys and tendency towards twisting sayings/phrases into mondegreens. Also implies hiding something.

- The brand on the back of her coat is meant to look like the coffin shape on the back of Paracelsus's head during Moroha Mode, with the nose hole and right eye hole visible. Text above it reads "PARACELSUS" (with the P and R stylized to have curved horns in the back like MM Para), and the text underneath reads "FLAMENT NAGEL" (with similar "horn" stylization on the F).

- The scarring is damage from her not wearing proper protective gear during her experiments (because she doesn't seem like one to wear proper PPE lmao), much of it taking up most of the left side of her upper torso/arm (meant to mirror Strive Faust's stitching).

- She's both grimy and very... "DIY", so her stitching is very hodgepodge.

- The text along the stitching on the back of her coat reads "The More The Moodier.", a play on one of her mondegreen win-quotes in XX (against I-No: "People say "the more the gloomier", but she's just too much to take...") but with the same alliteration as "the more the merrier" which it was derived from.

- The brand on the right side of her shorts is the same as on her back, but without the "FLAMENT NAGEL" and with "PARACELSUS" underneath instead of above.

- The key markings (gloves, boots) all have the same key-blade shape as Paracelsus.

- I had some trouble figuring out some of her colors, as they differed between the sprites (blue metal, glove. and trim) and official artwork (dark brown metal + glove, blue trim), so I decided to have dark brown for the keys and dark blue for the studded trim and left glove.

- The laces of her boots and the buttons on her coat are meant to resemble Para's mouth stitches

- Made her head-key/neck keys have a little skull decoration similar to some of her XX art (it's very inconsistent).

GG ABA Strive fandesign sheet 02

The second "Strive-ified" A.B.A design sheet I made.

- Both of the large gloves look the same, with the red bands and Paracelsus-blade key markings.

- The dark blue left-hand glove is (mostly) the same. I like to think that it's her "woobie", what with her tendency to get attached to inanimate objects.

- The dark blue cropped tank-top is meant to only be visible in Moroha. The text reads "MOCK&KEY" (the "&" stylized to look like/replaced with a stylized keyhole symbol, the top part of the keyhole meant to look like a coffin), another spin on "Lock and Key" like the previously-mentioned "LOCK&SEE" compounded with her believing herself to be superior to humans. Moroha is what was locked-up.

GG ABA Strive fandesign sheet 03

Third sheet I made.

- Noting specific design changes during Moroha. Coat opens + key "eyes" gain red glow.

- Design for her head + neck keys.

- Design for her bloodpacks. Text reads "FRASCO". Symbol underneath meant to look like a "flask" shape made out of an upside-down keyhole.

GG ABA Strive fandesign sheet 04 (Para)

The fourth sheet I made, featuring Paracelsus and his colors.

I honestly didn't change much lmao. His design is already weird by GG standards, mostly just tweaked some things.

- Made his eyes asymmetrical. Right has small iris and no pupil, left has beady pupil. Wanted to make him look "cartoony (western) neurotic/nervous" while hinting at his "main" glowy eye in Moroha being his right eye.

- I blurred/smudged the blood along the bottom edge to imply that A.B.A dragging him around wore away some of it.

- I added some spikes to his collar for a "punk" look, which glow red in Moroha.

- I kept his mouth stitches in Moroha. The mouth-corner stitches remain, while the middle stitches are tied around his left horn.

GG ABA Strive fandesign sheet 05

The final sheet I made, featuring mechanic ideas, "meta" stuff, and a design for repurposing an older move into a reversal super.

- Non-replenishable resources don't really fly in Strive, so I decided to make them replenishable through an alternate version of Bonding (a.k.a Keygrab). One Keygrab variant for Moroha, one Keygrab variant for a bloodpack. Starts off with no bloodpacks. Max three bloodpacks at a time. Functionality basically the same as XX.

- Turned Altercation (i.e. Enter Goku Moroha) into a Moroha-exclusive reversal super. Goku Moroha is not something that flies by modern fighting game characters, let alone Strive, so GM would definitely get axed. Still keeping Altercation as an absolute weirdo of a move, taking different resources depending on how much she has of each.

- Not sure what to actually do with Moroha's function/moveset, but having an "Install" state is the big thing that defines A.B.A's playstyle, so she'd probably keep at least base Moroha.

- Evidence: Concealment becomes a full reversal that only hits one hit as opposed to three, because most people cancel it after the first hit anyway lmao

#Guilty Gear #A.B.A #Paracelsus #GG Aba #Guilty Gear Aba #GG Paracelsus #Guilty Gear Paracelsus #Guilty Gear A.B.A #GG A.B.A #Brackets Draws #Brackets's Art #long post #fanart #fan art

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lovers-tucked-into-a-quiet-cafe · 1 year ago

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Personnel Files [IKYLHT]

Series Masterlist | Next: 141 & Rabbit Headcanons

Name: [REDACTED]

Callsign: Highwater (formerly), Rabbit

Rank: Gunnery Sergeant (E-7)

Occupation: Demon Dogs Operative, 0251 MOS Interrogator/Debrief Specialist

Affiliations: United States Marine Corps (formerly), Demon Dogs, Coalition, Task Force 141

Identifiers: 26yr Female, 172cm, ‘Heavily’ Tattooed

Physical Assessment: Determined Fit for Duty: Affirm.

Note: Physical Examination cut short, patient held overnight in medical ward after severely injuring nurse practitioner. Sudden unprompted hysteria after [REDACTED], patient forcefully restrained. Absence of physical response to constraints- ceased movement and allowed for further restriction of movement in accordance to protocol. Negative emotional response to constraints- immediate increase in hysteria, cowering in expected physical harm, patient proceeded to [REDACTED], refused medical treatment. Evidence of trauma-response based attack. Unknown psychological trigger. Incident Number 9836573.

Psychological Evaluation: Determined Fit for Duty: Affirm.

Note: Recalled to active duty following brief unauthorized leave of absence after covert operation in [REDACTED], Mexico. Patient requested base transfer upon return, application denied until documentation of post-mission evaluation was received. Patient agreed to undergo aforementioned evaluation, halted after [REDACTED], Incident Number 9836573. Patient attended recommended Cognitive Processing Therapy following incident. Currently attending 1-1 Psychotherapy, prescribed Venlafaxine. Patient granted permission by PhD. Harrison to avoid medical institutions unless warranted by life-threatening illness or injury.

Name: John ‘Johnny’ MacTavish

Callsign: Soap

Rank: Sergeant (E-5)

Occupation: SAS Operative, Sniper and Demolitions Expert

Affiliations: SAS, Coalition, Task Force 141

Identifiers: 26yr Male, 183cm, Medium Brown Hair, Blue Eyes, Various Tattoos on Arms

Physical Assessment: Determined Fit for Duty: Affirm.

Note: Patient reports noticeable decline in migraine and fatigue following tinnitus treatment, as previously prescribed. Patient was recommended the continuation of such methods- avoiding caffeine and nicotine, limiting salt intake, increasing vitamin B12, and following proper PPE protocols.

Psychological Evaluation: Determined Fit for Duty: Affirm.

Note: - -

Name: Simon Riley

Callsign: Ghost

Rank: Lieutenant (O-2)

Occupation: SAS Operative, Sabotage and Infiltration Expert

Affiliations: SAS, Coalition, Task Force 141

Identifiers: 28yr Male, 192cm, Dark Blonde Hair, Brown Eyes, Half-Sleeve Tattoo on Right Forearm, Skull Plate Face Covering [On-Mission], Balaclava Face Covering [Off-Mission On-Base]

Physical Assessment: Determined Fit for Duty: Affirm.

Note: - -

Psychological Evaluation: Determined Fit for Duty: Affirm.

Note: Patient’s routine psychological evaluation is past-due. Clear for active duty, ordered to schedule annual check-up eval at earliest convenience. When questioned, patient admits to decline in attendance of 1-1 Psychotherapy regarding [REDACTED]. Declines request for therapy and/or medication regarding childhood PTSD. Declines request for medication regarding [REDACTED].

Name: Kyle Garrick

Callsign: Gaz

Rank: Sergeant (E-5)

Occupation: SAS Operative, Weapons Tactics and Covert Surveillance Expert

Affiliations: British Army (formerly), SAS, SAS Domestic Counter-Terror Program, Coalition, Task Force 141

Identifiers: 24yr Male, 180cm, Dark Brown Hair, Brown Eyes

Physical Assessment: Determined Fit for Duty: Affirm.

Note: Patient reports continued migraine and light sensitivity post-concussion. Prescribed Topiramate to manage temporary symptoms. Screened for excessive bleeding and hemorrhaging, no evidence of prolonged injury post blunt force trauma found.

Psychological Evaluation: Determined Fit for Duty: Affirm.

Note: - -

Name: Jonathan ‘John’ Price

Callsign: Bravo 0-6

Rank: Captain (O-3)

Occupation: 22nd SAS Regiment Captain, Close Quarter Battle Specialist, Seek-and-Strike Expert

Affiliations: British Army (formerly), SAS, Coalition, Task Force 141

Identifiers: 36yr Male, 185cm, Medium Brown Hair, Blue Eyes, Full Beard

Physical Assessment: Determined Fit for Duty: Affirm.

Note: Patient was recommended the use of Cyclobenzaprine for continued back pain and muscle spasms, denied fulfilling prescription due to inability to consume nicotine or alcohol while on medication.

Psychological Evaluation: Determined Fit for Duty: Affirm.

Note: Patient was recommended the use of Nitrazepam to provide short-term relief from severe anxiety and insomnia while off-duty, denied fulfilling prescription due to sedative properties and possibility of impaired judgment or coordination in the event of an unscheduled call back to base.

Name: Alejandro Vargas

Callsign: N/A

Rank: Colonel (O-6)

Occupation: Mexican Special Forces Operative, Leader of Los Vaqueros

Affiliations: Mexican Army (formerly), Los Vaqueros, Task Force 141

Identifiers: 28yr Male, 186cm, Dark Brown Hair, Brown Eyes, Various Arm Tattoos

Physical Assessment: Determined Fit for Duty: Affirm.

Note: Patient recommended continuation of physical therapy for affected shoulder.

Psychological Evaluation: Determined Fit for Duty: Affirm.

Note: Patient noted displaying uncharacteristic signs of high stress. Unknown stress trigger. Recommended self-treatment: elimination of nicotine and caffeine from diet, substitution of herbal teas and remedies. Patient admitted as to previously declining aforementioned recommendations, notes having implemented recommendations under the order/care of [REDACTED]. Follow-up advised.

Name: Rodolfo ‘Rudy’ Parra

Callsign: N/A

Rank: Sergeant Major (E-9)

Occupation: Mexican Special Forces Operative, Los Vaqueros Second-in-Command

Affiliations: Mexican Army (formerly), Los Vaqueros, Task Force 141

Identifiers: 28yr Male, 181cm, Dark Brown Hair, Brown Eyes, Various Arm and Chest Tattoos

Physical Assessment: Determined Fit for Duty: Affirm.

Note: - -

Psychological Evaluation: Determined Fit for Duty: Affirm.

Note: Patient noted displaying signs of high stress, declined additional optional psychological screenings. Recommended time off-duty to mitigate stress, patient denied ability to leave base for extended periods of time.

Name: N/A

Callsign: Konig

Rank: Oberfeldwebel [Staff Sergeant, Technical Sergeant]

Occupation: KorTac Operative

Affiliations: Kommando Spezialkräfte (formerly), KorTac

Identifiers: 27yr Male, 198cm, Blue Eyes, Sniper Veil Face Covering

Physical Assessment: Determined Fit for Duty: Affirm.

Note: N/A

Psychological Evaluation: Determined Fit for Duty: Affirm.

Note: N/A

Name: Valeria Garza

Callsign: El Sin Nombre

Rank: N/A

Occupation: Leader of Las Almas Cartel, KorTac Operative

Affiliations: Mexican Special Forces (formerly), KorTac

Identifiers: 28yr Female, 168cm, Dark Brown Hair, Brown Eyes, Various Tattoos on Arms

Physical Assessment: N/A

Psychological Evaluation: N/A

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i wanna gab about preshading and how ive been doing it lately. trying to type longer guides on patreon and HV but let's try a quick and dirty version here and see if that helps me get those posts together better. as far as tools used for this, i use an iwata hp-cs and hp-ch (which are .3 and .2mm nozzle airbrushes respectively) along with gaianotes paints for painting gunpla. proper ppe (nitrile gloves, a well fitting respirator and a spraybooth that moves enough air) are a must when working with lacquers. dont give yourself lung or liver cancer for plamo plskthx. pics are from a mixture of the mg sazabi's WIP and some test junk i was doing with the hguc sinanju.

step 1: primer yer part i like to use colored primers cause it really ups the saturation on the paint you use on it. pink for reds/oranges/yellows, blue for purple/blues, grey or white for whites/greys

step 2: mix your preshade color ymmv on these but personally i like using a darker shade of the main color to do the shading by adding a complimentary color to it. for example, for these parts i mixed brown in to the custom orange color i made. you can use whatever you want though. some folks like using black as a preshade and that's ok! i preshade my orange-yellow paints with pure orange, and blues with either a darker blue or blue with some purple/black mixed in. to goal is to compliment/blend a bit with the color that's going on top.

step 3: go around the edges and panel lines with your dark color, leaving room to fill in with your main paint. hope your hand is steady and your paints are mixed/thinned well! very carefully, go around the part and darken up the edges/panel lines/underside of your parts. i shade anywhere where the "light" might darken up on a real world object but i can't speak to how accurate of a sentiment that is, if that makes sense? it's just what looks 'right' to my eye to do it this way. but the part that's shaded above should serve as a good indicator. here are a few other parts pre-filling in:

i do this this way for three reasons: first and second, im lazy and cheap. i don't want to waste time and paint coating the entire part when i'm just gonna cover it up anyway. third, if i coat the entire part in the preshade color that's going to have an effect on the main color that's going on top. mainly, it's going to make it darker. i don't want that so i landed on shading stuff this way.

step 4: fill in your main color okay so i always do a shitty job taking pictures of this step (that's why there are no sazabi pictures here) but once you have the edges and stuff painted now it's time to take your main color and fill in the primer-spaces. don't go over your preshade lines, just get as close as you can to that line. it's fine if you hit the edge a little, after all this is the topmost layer of color. even if it doesn't turn out perfect, just work with the wabisabi of the whole thing. embrace the shading not being perfectly uniform. after all, things in real life have degrees of variance.

take your time, work with a psi around ~12-15, thin your paints well, and be very gentle on the trigger. i work really really close to the part for this step and have to be very careful to avoid splattering or overspraying. this is probably???? one of the trickier parts of this??? i don't know. when you've been doing this for so long your definition of that sorta changes. if you need extra help, look in to something to help steady your arm/hand while doing this part.

step 5: blending okay, so you've got your shading down, you filled in the rest of the space with the main color and it's feelin pretty good. but. there's one more step. get a little distance from your part and give the whole thing the lightest coat you can manage. the goal is to blend the primary color and shading layer together with one or two very light coats of paint. i'm not trying to cover up the preshading, i just want a very thin layer of the main color to harmonize everything.

see how the preshading isn't so stark now that we've given it those final two coats? i think this is the key to bringing the shading and main layers together. everything feels nice and "finished" now. from here, gloss coat the parts for panel lining and decals or flat coat (or whatever finish you wanna use) it if it's not getting any of those.

and...that's pretty much it. as an aside, glossy finishes tend to make the colors appear darker and flatcoats tend to look lighter but that could just be my eyes being weird.

and uhh....yeah. thanks for coming to my gunpla talk.

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Proper PPE, such as eye protection and a properly fitted dust mask are required while operating the Seismic Cannon to avoid contact with toxic materials while mining or demolishing condemned structures. The seismic cannon is not to be pointed at any fellow workers while in use to avoid liquefaction of internal organs.

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materialsscienceandengineering · 9 months ago

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PPE: Respirators

One type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is respiratory protection. There are two main types of respiratory protection: air-purifying respirators, or respirators that filter out hazards from the air, and air-supplying respirators, or respirators that are connected to their own supply of air separate from the surroundings. Each type has its own sub-varieties, which must be carefully selected based on the hazard to be encountered. Because respirators are more complicated than other forms of PPE, and a proper fit is required to ensure correct usage, organizations often have distinct requirements and training before individuals can be allowed to use them, which may or may not include medical evaluations.

Sources/Further Reading: (Image source - CDC) (Grainger) (3M)

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the-bjd-community-confess · 8 months ago

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making bjd eyes is one of the things i’m THE most passionate about, but i’m struggling a bit finding the best way to make them, both in regards to their longevity, but also my health. im going to talk about it and ask if anybody has any ideas :3

i want to use the least toxic materials i can. i started off using uv resin as everybody seemed to use in their tutorials, and because of that i didn’t know how ridiculously toxic the fumes are. be careful with that stuff!!!!!!!!!! im now using non toxic slow cure resins, which is less convenient, but i’d rather not die for little plastic eyeballs!!!!!! be mindful of your health please!!!!!!

im also worried about the yellowing rates of all materials i could use. i’d like my eyes to hold up for as many years as they can!! for eye bases, im currently experimenting with said non toxic resin that’s also meant to be quite uv stable, combined with titanium dioxide powder for colouring which is also used as an anti uv ingredient in sunscreen…but im not a chemist and don’t know what fumes they make together. the resin on its own can be nontoxic because it doesn’t react with anything but itself, but i don’t know what adding the titanium dioxide will do. so far it’s working okay! i just need to find ways to grind the powder better as it likes to clump (pestle and mortar isn’t working super great for me rn). i did try polymer clay for the bases, but found it really hard to get into all the nooks and crannies so they came out wrong!! as well as it being near impossible for me to keep ALL the dust out. painting over it with acrylic paint made them a bit sticky…and therefore dusty again…

for the irises i use polymer clay! i tried pan pastels, but i can’t get it to look anything but grainy and muddy, so polymer clay is best for me. im currently waiting for some new moulds that should fit the irises, so i can cure them separately and then insert them into the bases. i am NOT !! putting resin in the oven after all that work to detox the process

it’s so difficult!!! but i want to make sure i can deliver the best product i possibly can while keeping myself safe. im so passionate about my craft but it’s so hard to meet problem after problem!!!! and it’s so stressful to see people sell uv resin eyes they didn’t use proper ppe to make!!!! stop that!!!! also while i’m at it, cure your polymer clay inside the resin, the polymers will break down the resin eventually and it’ll just suck and be nasty!!

a lot of my other ideas would be super expensive to set up too, so they’re going on the back burner for now. i hope all this is worth it and people will like my eyes once i figure it all out. im still happy just to make them for myself, but i don’t have enough dolls to justify sitting and making eyes all day for that!! if anybody has any experience or ideas for how to reduce fumes and increase longevity, please tell me!!!! im trying Everything i can get my hands on. sometimes i feel like i’m losing my mind thinking solely of little plastic eyes all day long

~Anonymous

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Top 5 MSA Safety Equipment for Industrial and Workplace Protection

Ensuring safety in industrial and workplace environments is vital to shield people from capability dangers. MSA Safety, a pacesetter in personal defensive tool (PPE), offers a splendid sort of modern-day-day safety device designed to hold personnel relaxed in immoderate-threat environments. From head safety to respiratory safety, MSA merchandise are engineered to lower the risk of damage and offer reliable safety for employees. Msa Safety Equipment

Here, we’ll find out the top five MSA safety gadget which may be vital for business enterprise and workplace protection.

1. MSA V-Gard Hard Hat

The MSA V-Gard Hard Hat is one of the maximum well-known and vital portions of safety tool for personnel in industries which includes introduction, mining, and manufacturing. This hard hat gives advanced head protection from falling gadgets, impacts, and electric risks. Its iconic layout capabilities a comfy in form, imparting dependable protection whilst ensuring comfort sooner or later of extended on foot hours.

Key Features:

Durability: Made from high-quality substances that face up to harsh situations.

Ventilation: Offers splendid air flow into, preserving personnel cool and cozy.

Versatility: Can be prepared with accessories like face shields, ear muffs, and headlamps for delivered capability.

With its mounted preferred traditional everyday overall performance and simplicity of use, the MSA V-Gard Hard Hat remains a top desire for place of work head protection.

2. MSA Altair 4X Multigas Detector

The MSA Altair 4X Multigas Detector is a portable gas detection tool designed to show screen the presence of volatile gases in constrained regions or immoderate-risk business environments. This gas detector offers real-time readings for as tons as four gases simultaneously, ensuring that people are privy to any risky modifications in air great.

Key Features:

Accuracy: Measures gases collectively with oxygen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and combustibles with excessive precision.

User-best: Compact layout with clean controls, making it smooth to use inside the venture.

Durability: Built to face as an awful lot as difficult worksite situations and excessive temperatures.

Whether on foot in oil refineries, chemical plants, or mines, the MSA Altair 4X guarantees that personnel can discover gasoline leaks and dangerous exposures speedy, letting them take proper away movement.

3. MSA Evolution 5000 Full Facepiece Respirator

When it consists of respiration protection, the MSA Evolution 5000 Full Facepiece Respirator stands proud as one of the most dependable and comfortable alternatives. This whole-face respirator is designed to provide entire protection from risky airborne particles, vapors, and gases that may pose massive fitness dangers in industrial business agency settings.

Key Features:

Comfort: Features a flexible silicone facepiece that offers a relaxed and cozy in form for a large shape of face shapes.

Protection: Provides an hermetic seal to guard personnel from unstable contaminants in the air.

Visibility: Equipped with a huge, anti-fog visor for optimum visibility on the identical time as retaining safety.

Whether in environments with toxic dust, fumes, or chemical materials, the MSA Evolution 5000 guarantees that employees can carry out their responsibilities properly on the same time as respiratory clean air.

4. MSA Workman Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL)

Fall protection is a vital interest in plenty of enterprise offices, particularly at the equal time as running at heights. The MSA Workman Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) offers a practical and powerful technique to save you falls and ensure protection. This tool automatically retracts the lifeline, preserving it taut and decreasing slack, which minimizes the risk of tripping or tangling.

Key Features:

Automatic Locking: The SRL’s automated locking mechanism activates right away on the same time as a fall takes vicinity, providing proper now protection for the employee.

Compact and Lightweight: The layout is portable and easy to move, making it exceptional for personnel who want fall safety in severa positions.

Durability: Constructed from robust materials to cope with the wishes of immoderate-risk environments.

This self-retracting lifeline is a need to-have protection tool for everyone walking at heights, whether or not or now not or no longer on scaffolding, rooftops, or aerial artwork systems.

5. MSA Comfo Classic Half Mask Respirator

The MSA Comfo Classic Half Mask Respirator gives first-rate protection closer to airborne contaminants, providing comfort and simplicity of use in environments with breathing risks. It’s typically utilized in industries along aspect introduction, production, and painting, wherein exposure to dirt, chemical materials, and fumes is awesome.

Key Features:

Comfortable Fit: The smooth, flexible facepiece gives a at ease but at ease healthy for extended positioned on.

Effective Filtration: Works with a variety of MSA filters and cartridges to offer protection in competition to a huge fashion of airborne risks.

Ease of Maintenance: The respirator is easy to clean and keep, ensuring prolonged-term reliability.

For personnel exposed to breathing risks, the MSA Comfo Classic Half Mask Respirator is an crucial piece of tool that gives reliable protection while preserving customers secure.

Conclusion

MSA Safety continues to influence the way in providing contemporary and dependable safety device for agency and workplace safety. The MSA V-Gard Hard Hat, MSA Altair 4X Multigas Detector, MSA Evolution 5000 Full Facepiece Respirator, MSA Workman Self-Retracting Lifeline, and MSA Comfo Classic Half Mask Respirator are all crucial gadget that help defend human beings in opposition to a massive kind of dangers, ensuring they are able to perform their duties with self belief.

By making an funding in first-rate PPE like MSA’s safety device, employers now not splendid make sure compliance with safety tips but furthermore prioritize the nicely-being of their body of employees. Whether shielding in opposition to falling gadgets, toxic gases, breathing risks, or falls from heights, MSA tool offers peace of mind and effective safety for each worker.

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lumensgpdxb · 5 days ago

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Safety Vest: Ensuring Visibility and Protection in Every Environment

The Safety Vest is an essential piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to enhance visibility and safety in various working conditions. Whether on construction sites, roadways, warehouses, or during outdoor activities, safety vests play a crucial role in preventing accidents and ensuring that workers are easily seen in low-light or high-risk environments.

Safety vests are available in a variety of designs and specifications to meet the diverse needs of industries and individuals. High-visibility vests, featuring fluorescent colors and reflective strips, are particularly popular for ensuring maximum visibility during both day and night. These vests comply with international safety standards and are widely used by construction workers, traffic controllers, emergency responders, and event staff.

For industrial use, safety vests often include additional features such as multiple pockets for tools and accessories, ID holders, and adjustable straps for a secure fit. Lightweight and breathable materials are used to ensure comfort during long hours of wear, making them ideal for demanding work environments.

The design of safety vests extends beyond functionality, incorporating ergonomic elements that do not hinder mobility. Some models are tailored for specific conditions, such as fire-resistant safety vests for high-temperature environments or waterproof options for outdoor and marine applications. These specialized vests provide workers with additional protection while maintaining the essential feature of visibility.

Safety vests are not limited to professional settings. They are also widely used by cyclists, runners, and hikers who require enhanced visibility during outdoor activities. Reflective safety vests for children have become increasingly common, ensuring the safety of young ones during school trips or recreational outings.

Many suppliers offer customizable safety vests that can be branded with company logos, names, or job titles, making them a practical option for businesses aiming to maintain a professional image while prioritizing employee safety. Bulk purchasing options are often available, catering to organizations that require large quantities of safety vests for their workforce.

Regulatory compliance is a critical aspect of safety vest usage. Employers are responsible for ensuring their workforce is equipped with appropriate PPE, including safety vests that meet industry standards. Proper training on the use and maintenance of safety vests further enhances their effectiveness in reducing workplace risks.

As safety awareness grows across industries, the demand for high-quality safety vests continues to rise. Investing in reliable safety vests is not only a compliance measure but also a proactive step toward fostering a culture of safety and responsibility.

With their ability to enhance visibility, provide protection, and adapt to various needs, safety vests remain an indispensable component of workplace and personal safety strategies. From industrial sites to recreational trails, safety vests offer peace of mind by ensuring individuals remain visible and secure in any environment.

#Safety Vest #Safety Vest uae

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ehssafetynewsamerica-blog · 24 days ago

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Department of Labor finalizes rule on proper fit requirements for personal protective equipment in construction

Changes align construction industry with general industry standards WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule explicitly requires the equipment to properly fit any construction worker who needs it, improving protections from…

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HouseWash PA’s use of Safety gear

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Safety gear. In the business cleansing market, security should constantly be a leading concern. From handling powerful devices to dealing with chemicals, there are numerous prospective risks that experts need to get ready for. HouseWash PA, a leading company of exterior cleaning company in Pennsylvania, comprehends the importance of Safety gear and has made it a fundamental part of its operations.

This dedication to correct security protocols sets HouseWash PA apart from its competitors and ensures that every job is carried out with the utmost care and attention to information. By investing in the right Safety gear, following the market’s finest practices, and continuously training its group, HouseWash PA makes sure of a safe and reliable cleansing experience for both its staff members and its customers.

In this comprehensive article, we’ll evaluate HouseWash PA’s numerous safety measures, consisting of the use of personal protective devices (PPE), respiratory defense, and specialized techniques for remaining dry and safe when working at heights. We’ll likewise explore the advantages of hiring an expert cleansing business like HouseWash PA, where Safety gear use is ingrained in the business’s culture and practices.

Individual Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety gear

One of the most crucial aspects of safety in the industrial cleaning industry is the use of proper individual protective equipment (PPE). HouseWash PA equips its group with a range of PPE to ensure the well-being of staff members and avoid potential injury or contact with dangerous materials.

Gloves Safety gear

Exposure to chemicals and cleaning-up solutions can cause skin irritation, burns, and other adverse responses. To minimize these risks, HouseWash PA professionals use chemical-resistant gloves whenever they work. These gloves not only protect their hands but likewise provide a safe grip, minimizing the likelihood of mishaps due to slippery equipment or surfaces.

Boots Safety gear

Appropriate shoes are important when dealing with a range of surfaces, especially when cleansing. HouseWash PA equips its workers with slip-resistant boots that provide excellent traction and foot defense. These boots are developed to avoid slips, falls, and potential injuries from dirt or water in the office.

Safety glasses

To guarantee device safety, HouseWash PA requires using impact-resistant goggles to protect against potential eye injuries and enable service technicians to deal with self-confidence and concentration.

Respiratory protection Safety gear

In addition to PPE, HouseWash PA recognizes the significance of breathing security, especially when operating in environments with possible air-borne impurities.

Respirators

When cleaning building websites or older buildings, there is an increased risk of exposure to mold, dust, and other hazardous particles. In these cases, HouseWash PA technicians wear complete face masks geared up with the proper filters. These masks supply a physical barrier and filtration system that avoids inhalation of hazardous airborne contaminants and ensures the breathing security of the devices.

Filters Safety gear

HouseWash PA purchases high-quality filters for its respirators that are customized to specific conditions. These filters are developed to capture and eliminate various particles, such as mold spores, dust, and other airborne pollutants so that the devices breathe clean, filtered air throughout the cleaning procedure.

Stay Dry in Safety gear

Pressure washing typically involves working with water and cleansing services, so keeping a dry environment is necessary for the security and convenience of service technicians.

Remaining dry is necessary

HouseWash PA acknowledges the significance of keeping equipment dry, not only for Safety gear factors but also to enhance work efficiency and job satisfaction.

Two-piece rain fits

To satisfy the challenges of operating in wet environments, HouseWash PA equips its technicians with top-quality two-piece rain matches that cover the entire body and keep the group dry and comfy, even when dealing with projects including a lot of water or unfavorable weather conditions.

Safety gear on ladders and roofs

HouseWash PA takes ladder and roofing security seriously and abides by state and federal policies to protect your workers and your clients’ residential or commercial property.

Federal and State Regulations

HouseWash PA strictly adheres to all relevant federal and state regulations governing specialist access to roofs and elevated areas to ensure employee safety and prevent potential mishaps or property damage and use their Safety gear.

Authorized Equipment

To comply with regulations and ensure security, HouseWash PA invests in approved Safety gear and tools developed particularly for operating at height. One such piece of Safety gear is the ladder stabilizer, which prevents ladders from resting on the roofing system and potentially harmful siding, seamless gutters, or other property surface areas.

Safeguarding residential or commercial property from damage

HouseWash PA not only positions great value on the safety of its equipment but likewise takes action to secure its clients’ homes from damage. Specialists are trained to handle equipment with care and take the needed precautions to avoid accidental damage to buildings, landscaping, or other structures.

Appropriate techniques and Safety gear

Safety surpasses using protective clothes and includes the devices and methods utilized by HouseWash PA throughout cleaning operations.

Mild low-pressure cleaning

Among the key techniques used by HouseWash PA is low-pressure gentle washing. Unlike traditional high-pressure washing, which can harm surface areas, gentle cleaning takes a gentler method. By using low-pressure water and specialized cleaning services, HouseWash PA can effectively tidy surface areas without danger of disintegration or other damage.

Changing the service concentration and pH value

The HouseWash PA group is trained to change the concentration and pH of cleansing services to fulfill specific requirements. This tailored approach makes sure that services are effective against preferred contaminants while remaining safe for the surfaces being cleaned and the environment.

Extensive preparation

Before starting any cleaning project, HouseWash PA professionals thoroughly prepare the job site. This includes covering electric outlets, switches, and painted surfaces to avoid water entry and potential damage. In addition, fans and other fragile items are separately cleaned up and cleaned to prevent unneeded water entry.

Benefits of professional pressure cleaning

While some homeowners may be lured to take on pressure washing on their own, hiring a professional business-like HouseWash PA provides numerous advantages that exceed simple security factors to consider.

Experienced Technicians

HouseWash PA employs a team of knowledgeable, trained service technicians who are familiar with the most recent safety protocols and techniques. Their expertise ensures that every job is completed efficiently, successfully and with the utmost respect for security.

Ongoing training

HouseWash PA invests not only in preliminary training but also in ongoing training for its team to ensure that its service technicians are constantly up-to-date on the current best practices, precautions, and cleansing techniques.

Eco-friendly cleaning agents

HouseWash PA focuses on using environmentally friendly cleaning products that comply with federal, state, and local policies. These green options not only secure the environment, but likewise ensure the safety of customers, staff members, and surrounding communities.

Conclusion

Security should never be compromised, especially in markets that involve working with high-pressure devices, and chemicals and operating at heights. HouseWash PA’s unwavering dedication to proper safety protocols makes the business one of the leaders in the cleaning market.

HouseWash PA purchases correct personal protective devices, uses respiratory security steps, guarantees dry working conditions, adheres to ladder and roof safety requirements, and uses the right devices and techniques to guarantee that every task is carried out with the greatest level of safety and professionalism.

When it comes to safeguarding your home, your residential or commercial property and the wellness of everybody included, selecting a professional cleaning business like HouseWash PA is a wise choice. Their commitment to safety, coupled with their expertise and attention to information, ensures a smooth and stress-free experience from start to finish.

When you need cleaning-up services in Pennsylvania, don’t be reluctant to get in touch with HouseWash PA and experience the distinction that prioritizing safety can make.

Bottom line

Safety needs to be the leading concern in the cleaning industry

HouseWash PA purchases appropriate PPE, respiratory protection, and specialized strategies

Gentle, low-pressure cleaning prevents surface damage while cleaning up successfully

Experienced technicians are continually trained in safety gear protocols

Eco-friendly cleaning products safeguard customers, staff members, and the community

Hiring experts like HouseWash PA makes sure a safe and stress-free experience

OFTEN ASKED CONCERNS

Q: Why is Safety gear so crucial in the business cleaning market!.?.!?

A: The business cleaning market includes using high-pressure devices and chemicals, and frequently requires working at heights. Proper safety measures are important to safeguard employees, clients, and homes from potential threats and accidents.

Q: What types of individual protective equipment (PPE) does HouseWash PA use!.?.!?

A: HouseWash PA equips its group with chemical-resistant gloves, slip-resistant boots, and impact-resistant goggles to guarantee the wellness of workers and avoid prospective injuries.

Q: How does HouseWash PA guarantee respiratory defense?

A: For tasks on building sites or in older structures, HouseWash PA professionals wear full face masks with appropriate filters to avoid inhalation of mold, dust, and other airborne contaminants.

Q: Why is it important for cleaners to remain dry!.?.!?

A: Operating in wet environments can result in slips, falls, electrical threats, and other prospective injuries. HouseWash PA equips its team with two-piece rain matches to ensure they stay dry and comfy throughout the cleaning process.

Q: What procedures does HouseWash PA require to guarantee the security of ladders and roofings?

A: HouseWash PA strictly sticks to federal and state regulations, utilizes accepted devices such as ladder stabilizers, and trains its service technicians to manage devices with care to prevent residential or commercial property damage.

Q: What are the benefits of working with an expert cleaning business like House Wash PA?

A: Expert businesses like HouseWash PA employ skilled and trained professionals, receive continuous safety training, and use environmentally friendly cleaning products to guarantee a safe and carefree experience for clients.

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dragons-and-gays · 6 days ago

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HouseWash PA’s use of Safety gear

Intro

Individual Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety gear

Gloves Safety gear

Boots Safety gear

Safety glasses

Respiratory protection Safety gear

In addition to PPE, HouseWash PA recognizes the significance of breathing security, especially when operating in environments with possible air-borne impurities.

Respirators

Filters Safety gear

Stay Dry in Safety gear

Pressure washing typically involves working with water and cleansing services, so keeping a dry environment is necessary for the security and convenience of service technicians.

Remaining dry is necessary

HouseWash PA acknowledges the significance of keeping equipment dry, not only for Safety gear factors but also to enhance work efficiency and job satisfaction.

Two-piece rain fits

Safety gear on ladders and roofs

HouseWash PA takes ladder and roofing security seriously and abides by state and federal policies to protect your workers and your clients’ residential or commercial property.

Federal and State Regulations

Authorized Equipment

Safeguarding residential or commercial property from damage

Appropriate techniques and Safety gear

Safety surpasses using protective clothes and includes the devices and methods utilized by HouseWash PA throughout cleaning operations.

Mild low-pressure cleaning

Changing the service concentration and pH value

Extensive preparation

Benefits of professional pressure cleaning

Experienced Technicians

Ongoing training

Eco-friendly cleaning agents

Conclusion

When you need cleaning-up services in Pennsylvania, don’t be reluctant to get in touch with HouseWash PA and experience the distinction that prioritizing safety can make.

Bottom line

Safety needs to be the leading concern in the cleaning industry

HouseWash PA purchases appropriate PPE, respiratory protection, and specialized strategies

Gentle, low-pressure cleaning prevents surface damage while cleaning up successfully

Experienced technicians are continually trained in safety gear protocols

Eco-friendly cleaning products safeguard customers, staff members, and the community

Hiring experts like HouseWash PA makes sure a safe and stress-free experience

OFTEN ASKED CONCERNS

Q: Why is Safety gear so crucial in the business cleaning market!.?.!?

Q: What types of individual protective equipment (PPE) does HouseWash PA use!.?.!?

A: HouseWash PA equips its group with chemical-resistant gloves, slip-resistant boots, and impact-resistant goggles to guarantee the wellness of workers and avoid prospective injuries.

Q: How does HouseWash PA guarantee respiratory defense?

A: For tasks on building sites or in older structures, HouseWash PA professionals wear full face masks with appropriate filters to avoid inhalation of mold, dust, and other airborne contaminants.

Q: Why is it important for cleaners to remain dry!.?.!?

Q: What procedures does HouseWash PA require to guarantee the security of ladders and roofings?

Q: What are the benefits of working with an expert cleaning business like House Wash PA?

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