Silicosis in the Manufacturing, Finishing, and Installation, of Countertops
Ever since the creation of the OSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) standard, the emphasis has been on manufacturing companies that... Continue reading →
Occupational Skin Cancer
As early as 1775, an English physician, Sir Percivall Pott, reported a high incidence of skin sores on men working... Continue reading →
Combustible Dust Hazards
A combustible dust is any material (finely divided solid particles) that has the ability to disperse in air and catch... 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 →
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 →
Storage of Chemicals During the Holidays
IN THIS ISSUE: Storage of Chemicals During the Holidays It’s great to have visitors and relatives in your home during the... Continue reading →
Portable Gas Detectors-November 2021
IN THIS ISSUE: Portable Gas Detectors There are two types of commercially used gas detectors: fixed and portable. Fixed detectors... Continue reading →
New OSHA National Emphasis Program-April 2021
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety April 2021 N THIS ISSUE:... Continue reading →
Hazards of Blue Light-January 2021
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety January 2021 IN THIS ISSUE:... Continue reading →
N-95 Respirators and COVID-19
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety April 2020 IN THIS ISSUE:... Continue reading →