Qualitative Versus Quantitative Respirator Fit Tests
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more employees have become knowledgeable about and are wearing respiratory protection. According to OSHA... Continue reading →
Combustible Dust Hazards
A combustible dust is any material (finely divided solid particles) that has the ability to disperse in air and catch... Continue reading →
Heat Stress Management Plan
Since the 1960s, temperatures have progressively gotten higher and this is especially significant for employees who work outside or indoors... Continue reading →
OSHA’s Proposed Rulemaking for Blood Lead Level Medical Removal
In 2022, OSHA published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on blood lead level for medical removal in the federal register.... Continue reading →
Engineering Out Noise
Under the OSHA Noise Standard 1910.95(b)(1), when the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) is exceeded, the employer is required to implement feasible engineering... Continue reading →
Toxicology and Industrial Hygiene
Toxicology is the branch of science concerned with the natural effects of chemicals on living organisms. Toxicologists examine these effects... Continue reading →
Environmental Protection and Industrial Hygiene
Industrial Hygiene is concerned with the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of chemical and physical hazards in the workplace. Environmental... Continue reading →
Formaldehyde
IN THIS ISSUE: Formaldehyde Recently, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified formaldehyde as a known human carcinogen. They found... Continue reading →
Santa Likes a Clean Chimney for Christmas-December 2022
There are an estimated 25,000 chimney fires each year that cause life threatening injuries and millions of dollars in property... Continue reading →
The Hazards of Insect Bites and Stings-November 2022
Employees who work outdoors may be at risk for stings, bites, and illness from contact with insects. Agricultural and construction... Continue reading →