What is a Dust Mask?
OSHA considers a dust mask as a negative pressure particulate respirator with a filter as an integral part of the... Continue reading →
Protect Workers from Exposure to Chemicals With Local Exhaust Ventilation
The most harmful route of entry for hazardous chemicals is through inhalation and one of the most effective means to... Continue reading →
How to Protect Employees from Exposure to Chemical Sensitizers
Certain chemicals, called sensitizers, can cause a substantial proportion of workers to develop an allergic reaction in normal tissue after... Continue reading →
Chemical Exposure Hazards in Spray Painting Operations-April 2015
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety April 2015 IN THIS ISSUE: Chemical Exposure... Continue reading →
Ratings for Particulate Respirators-September 2014
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety September 2014 IN THIS ISSUE: Ratings... Continue reading →
Medical Evaluations for Respirator Usage-July 2013
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety July 2013 N THIS ISSUE: Medical Evaluations... Continue reading →
Respiratory Irritants-April 2011
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety April 2011 IN THIS ISSUE: Respiratory Irritants... Continue reading →
Taking Another Look at Powered Air Purifying Respirators-April 2009
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety April 2009 IN THIS ISSUE: Taking Another... Continue reading →
Respirable Dust in the Workplace Linked to Lung Damage-October 2008
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety October 2008 IN THIS ISSUE: Respirable Dust... Continue reading →
New Standard Requires Employers to Pay for Personal Protective Equipment-January 2008
OCCUSAFE UPDATE Monthly Round Up of Important Ideas and Standards in Industrial Hygiene and Safety January 20o8 IN THIS ISSUE:... Continue reading →