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 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 →
OSHA’s National Emphasis Program Targets – January 2016
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety January 2016 IN THIS ISSUE:... 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 →
How to Control Exposure to Chromium in Paint
What are the Hazards of Chromate Paint? Employees who work in Paint Shops that spray Chromate paint may be exposed... Continue reading →
Lead in Children’s Toys – December 2015
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety December 2015 IN THIS ISSUE:... Continue reading →