Occupational Impact of Peak Noise
Continuous exposure to noise, 85 dBA or higher over an 8-hour shift, is considered hazardous and can cause damage to... Continue reading →
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 →
HAZARDS OF LITHIUM BATTERY MANUFACTURING
Over the last few years, the use of lithium-ion batteries has increased significatntly. At the same time, there have been... 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 →
Occupational Exposure to Illicit Fentanyl
Nurses, physicians, paramedics, and other healthcare workers who interact with patients and handle drugs may be exposed to illicit fentanyl and... Continue reading →
Occupational Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields
Occupational exposures to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF EMF) at high levels may occur in workplaces used in broadcasting, telecommunication, security... Continue reading →
Silicosis
Silicosis is caused by breathing in high concentrations of silica dust over many years or in some cases shorter periods... 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 →