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 →
Acetates
Acetates are used in many products such as cosmetics, cleaning supplies, paints and lacquers, and textiles. They are also used in... Continue reading →
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 →
Units of Measurement Used in Industrial Hygiene-September 2022
When reading industrial hygiene reports there is often confusion about the units used for results. Here are some terms used... Continue reading →
Hexavalent Chromium Revisited-July 2022
Research studies on hexavalent chromium Cr(VI) on workers involved in chromate production, chromate pigment production and chromium plating have shown... Continue reading →
Nanotechnology & Employee Health-May 2021
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety May 2021 N THIS ISSUE:... Continue reading →
Noise Measurement-January 2020
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety January 2020 IN THIS ISSUE:... Continue reading →
Safety and Sense of Smell-November 2019
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety November 2019 THIS ISSUE: Safety... Continue reading →
Hexavalent Chromium in Painting Operations-August 2019
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety August 2019 IN THIS ISSUE:... Continue reading →