EPA to Ban Trichloroethylene and Perchloroethylene
Chlorinated solvents such as trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) have been shown to cause health problems to workers and the... Continue reading →
Anticipate, Recognize, Evaluate & Control Health Hazards in the Workplace
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 →
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 →
Thirteen years after it was originally proposed, a revised standard for lead exposure to workers was approved on February 15,... Continue reading →
In recent years, the public has been concerned about the prolific amount of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) in the... Continue reading →
Acetates are used in many products such as cosmetics, cleaning supplies, paints and lacquers, and textiles. They are also used in... Continue reading →
Ever since the creation of the OSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) standard, the emphasis has been on manufacturing companies that... Continue reading →
It has been recognized that exposure to certain chemicals during fetal development may increase the risk of negative health consequences, including... Continue reading →