European Occupational Exposure Limits
In the United States, occupational exposure limits are set by governmental organizations such as OSHA and the National Institute of... 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 →
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 →
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 →
What is a Threshold Limit Value (TLV)?
The TLV of a chemical is the level that a worker can be exposed day after day for a working... Continue reading →
Opposition to New Silica Rule-June 2016
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety June 2016 IN THIS ISSUE: Opposition... Continue reading →
Professional Resources and Organizations for Industrial Hygiene and Safety-April 2013
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety April 2013 Our thoughts and prayers... Continue reading →