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 →
Occupational Exposure to Dust
Occupational exposure to dust, even at low doses, is a risk to workers’ health and significantly associated with respiratory symptoms. Not... 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 →
Occupational Exposure to Rare Earth Elements
In recent years there has been increasing concern about the world’s and specifically the United States’ dependency on China for... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Santa Likes a Clean Chimney for Christmas-December 2022
There are an estimated 25,000 chimney fires each year that cause life threatening injuries and millions of dollars in property... Continue reading →
The Hazards of Insect Bites and Stings-November 2022
Employees who work outdoors may be at risk for stings, bites, and illness from contact with insects. Agricultural and construction... Continue reading →