by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Nov 9, 2026 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica
Silica is a naturally occurring mineral found in materials like sand, stone, and concrete. When these materials are cut, drilled, or crushed, they release tiny silica dust particles into the air. Inhaling these particles can lead to serious health issues like...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Nov 2, 2026 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
In the U.S., an estimated 5 million workers must wear respirators on the job. And, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. employers reported 54,000 respiratory illness cases in 2024. While these two figures measure different things, both show respiratory...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Oct 19, 2026 | Blog, Services
Pneumonic plague is exceptionally rare in the United States. But for employers in healthcare, laboratories, veterinary medicine, wildlife management, and emergency response, the possibility of exposure still warrants a plan. Updated CDC data show an average of five...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Oct 5, 2026 | Blog, Uncategorized, Wellness
Unfortunately, an opioid overdose can happen anywhere – including the workplace. With OSHA’s new guidance encouraging employers to prepare for opioid-related emergencies, workplace safety programs have another health risk to consider: Can your employees...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Sep 21, 2026 | Blog, Services
Most site supervisors see the end of testing as the moment the mobile team pulls out of the parking lot. For us, that’s when the next part of the job begins. Every chart, questionnaire, and test result collected during an on-site visit still has to be checked,...
by Chris Walter | Sep 16, 2026 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized
OSHA inspections can uncover problems that go far beyond missing paperwork. A recent case involving a pulp mill in Baileyville, Maine, is a sobering example. Two employees died following exposure to toxic gas in January, and subsequent OSHA investigations uncovered a...
