Earplugs or Muffs?
When establishing a hearing conservation program, safety professionals need to decide on whether to provide earplugs or earmuffs in order to... Continue reading →
What is a Dust Mask?
OSHA considers a dust mask as a negative pressure particulate respirator with a filter as an integral part of the... Continue reading →
Protect Children from Exposure to Hazardous Metals
Employees who work with heavy metals such as lead and hexavalent chromium should not take their clothes home. Contaminated work... Continue reading →
Get a Sound Level Meter App for Your Phone
Over the past few years more and more apps have been developed for safety and industrial hygiene. Of those, there... Continue reading →
Which Chemical Exposure Standard Should You Choose?
In most cases, there is more than one chemical exposure standard for a chemical. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration... Continue reading →
Protect Workers from Exposure to Chemicals With Local Exhaust Ventilation
The most harmful route of entry for hazardous chemicals is through inhalation and one of the most effective means to... Continue reading →
How to Protect Employees from Exposure to Chemical Sensitizers
Certain chemicals, called sensitizers, can cause a substantial proportion of workers to develop an allergic reaction in normal tissue after... Continue reading →
How to Protect Employees from Ultra Violet Energy from Welding
Exposure to UV energy from welding can cause burns to the eyes and skin. Arc flash, a feeling of sand... Continue reading →
How to Protect Employees from Exposure to Silica
The best way to protect against Silica exposure is to keep it wet. When wet, it does not become airborne... Continue reading →
How to Prevent Worker Hearing Loss From Noise
The best way to prevent hearing loss is by reducing or eliminating the exposure. Identifying the source of noise through... Continue reading →