Occupational Impact of Peak Noise
Continuous exposure to noise, 85 dBA or higher over an 8-hour shift, is considered hazardous and can cause damage to... Continue reading →
DOSE-RESPONSE IN WORKER SAFETY
Dose-response is a fundamental concept in determining the effects of hazardous materials and is used to create the standards for... Continue reading →
HAZARDS OF LITHIUM BATTERY MANUFACTURING
Over the last few years, the use of lithium-ion batteries has increased significatntly. At the same time, there have been... Continue reading →
What is NIOSH?
Most people who have heard of NIOSH, the National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health, did so during the COVID... Continue reading →
Occupational Exposure to Illicit Fentanyl
Nurses, physicians, paramedics, and other healthcare workers who interact with patients and handle drugs may be exposed to illicit fentanyl and... Continue reading →
Occupational Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields
Occupational exposures to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF EMF) at high levels may occur in workplaces used in broadcasting, telecommunication, security... Continue reading →
Smoke and Chemical Exposures to Firefighters from Wildfires
There has been a growing concern about the health effects of chemicals and burning by-products to firefighters when fighting wildfires.... Continue reading →
Audiometric Testing
Audiometric testing is a series of hearing tests that measure a person’s ability to hear sounds at a range of... Continue reading →
Hazards of Ethylene Glycol
Most dog owners have heard of ethylene glycol since it is a poison and canines are attracted to it because... Continue reading →
OSHA’s Final Rule on Hazard Communication
OSHA’s standard for hazard communication has been in effect for many years under 1910.1200 for General Industry and 1926.59 for Construction. The purpose of the... Continue reading →