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 →
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 →
Engineering Out Noise
Under the OSHA Noise Standard 1910.95(b)(1), when the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) is exceeded, the employer is required to implement feasible engineering... 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 →
Environmental Protection and Industrial Hygiene
Industrial Hygiene is concerned with the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of chemical and physical hazards in the workplace. Environmental... 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 →