by Iheama Ikwuagwu | May 5, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized, Wellness
Law enforcement officers face numerous dangers every single day. And yet, one in particular poses a hidden, yet pervasive occupational hazard: needlestick injuries. These injuries occur when officers encounter hidden or improperly discarded needles or syringes during...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Apr 28, 2025 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Uncategorized
Silica dust poses serious health and safety risks to mining workers. Prolonged inhalation of fine crystalline particles can result in silicosis, lung cancer, and other serious respiratory diseases. And, throughout all industries, approximately 2.3 million workers in...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog, Chemicals, Uncategorized
Workplace chemical fires pose serious risks, from severe burns, toxic exposures, and even fatalities. Preventing chemical fires (and all fires) should remain one of your top priorities, in order to save lives, reduce injuries, avoid costly damages, ensure regulatory...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Apr 14, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized, Wellness
Did you know that failing to conduct workplace urinalysis tests risks undetected health issues, increased safety hazards, legal liabilities, and missed opportunities for early intervention? In safety-critical roles where impairment testing should complement drug...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Apr 7, 2025 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Services, Uncategorized
Did you know that cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death globally, accounting for the loss of an estimated 17.9 million lives annually? Workplace-related cardiovascular diseases are induced by factors like job strain, long working hours,...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Mar 31, 2025 | Blog, Hearing Protection
While grain handling remains a cornerstone of the agricultural industry, it nonetheless comes with its fair share of hazards. Recognizing the need for heightened safety awareness, the 2025 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week recently took place from March 24 to 28. This...
