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 →
Occupational Exposure to Chemicals in the Marijuana Industry-October 2022
N THIS ISSUE: Occupational Exposure to Chemicals in the Marijuana Industry The use and legalization of marijuana (cannabis) has greatly increased... Continue reading →
Units of Measurement Used in Industrial Hygiene-September 2022
When reading industrial hygiene reports there is often confusion about the units used for results. Here are some terms used... Continue reading →
Potential Impact of Occupational Chemicals and Physical Hazards on Reproduction-August 2022
It has been recognized that exposure to certain chemicals during fetal development may increase the risk of negative health consequences, including... Continue reading →
Hexavalent Chromium Revisited-July 2022
Research studies on hexavalent chromium Cr(VI) on workers involved in chromate production, chromate pigment production and chromium plating have shown... Continue reading →
National Emphasis Program for Respirable Crystalline Silica-June 2022
Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) has been recognized for centuries as the cause of Silicosis, an incurable lung disease that leads... Continue reading →
Apps for Safety & Health Professionals-May 2022
Every day more and more Apps are created for iPhones and/or Android smart phones. Among them are Apps that can... Continue reading →
Health Effects of Wildfires-April 2022
Wildfires are occuring more frequently in the United States and in many parts of the world. In 2020 in Colorado,... Continue reading →