Common Terms in Industrial Noise Control
Noise is unwanted sound. Technically, it is sound pressure and includes a range of frequencies that can be detected by... Continue reading →
Occupational Exposure to Rare Earth Elements
In recent years there has been increasing concern about the world’s and specifically the United States’ dependency on China for... Continue reading →
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAs)
In recent years, the public has been concerned about the prolific amount of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) in the... Continue reading →
Acetates
Acetates are used in many products such as cosmetics, cleaning supplies, paints and lacquers, and textiles. They are also used in... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Whole Body Vibration-March 2022
Most safety professionals are familiar with vibration-induced white finger, the most common condition among the operators of hand-held vibrating tools. Although hand-arm vibration... Continue reading →
Occupational Exposure to Epoxy Resins-August 2021
IN THIS ISSUE:Occupational Exposure to Epoxy Resins Epoxy resins are some of the most versatile plastics and have many industrial applications... Continue reading →
Workplace Eye Diseases-November 2020
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety November 2020 IN THIS ISSUE:... Continue reading →