Smoke and Chemical Exposures to Firefighters from Wildfires
There has been a growing concern about the health effects of chemicals and burning by-products to firefighters when fighting wildfires.... Continue reading →
Anticipate, Recognize, Evaluate & Control Health Hazards in the Workplace
There has been a growing concern about the health effects of chemicals and burning by-products to firefighters when fighting wildfires.... Continue reading →
Audiometric testing is a series of hearing tests that measure a person’s ability to hear sounds at a range of... Continue reading →
Fungal infection, also known as mycosis, is a disease caused by fungi. Workers in certain industries, especially those involving soil, dust, or damp environments, are... Continue reading →
Chlorinated solvents such as trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) have been shown to cause health problems to workers and the... Continue reading →
Most dog owners have heard of ethylene glycol since it is a poison and canines are attracted to it because... Continue reading →
OSHA’s standard for hazard communication has been in effect for many years under 1910.1200 for General Industry and 1926.59 for Construction. The purpose of the... Continue reading →
IN THIS ISSUE: Traveling for the Holidays During the holidays many are visiting friends and family and need to travel... Continue reading →
Safety professionals and others have recognized the hazard of entering a confined space or dangerous area where toxic gases are present.... Continue reading →
Before using any type of personal protective equipment, employers and employees should use the hierarchy of controls which includes elimination, substitution, engineering... Continue reading →
Cleaning agents and disinfectants are used in a broad range of occupational settings to remove dirt, carbon, and other materials from... Continue reading →