Hazards of Oxygen Deficient Atmospheres
Safety professionals and others have recognized the hazard of entering a confined space or dangerous area where toxic gases are present.... Continue reading →
Administrative Controls
For most OSHA standards, employers are required to reduce employee exposures to below the Permissible Exposure Limit for the particular... 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 →
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 →
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 →