DOSE-RESPONSE IN WORKER SAFETY
Dose-response is a fundamental concept in determining the effects of hazardous materials and is used to create the standards for... Continue reading →
Proper Use and Care of Respirators
It is important that respirators are used and maintained properly. If not, they can be ineffective in controlling the hazard and... Continue reading →
Be Prepared for a Public Health Emergency
It has been over two years since the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) declared that the public health emergency from... Continue reading →
What is NIOSH?
Most people who have heard of NIOSH, the National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health, did so during the COVID... Continue reading →
Smoke and Chemical Exposures to Firefighters from Wildfires
There has been a growing concern about the health effects of chemicals and burning by-products to firefighters when fighting wildfires.... Continue reading →
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 →
Health Effects of Industrial Cleaners
Cleaning agents and disinfectants are used in a broad range of occupational settings to remove dirt, carbon, and other materials from... Continue reading →
Changes to Cal/OSHA Lead Standard
Thirteen years after it was originally proposed, a revised standard for lead exposure to workers was approved on February 15,... Continue reading →
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 →
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 →