by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Jul 14, 2024 | Asbestos, Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Silica is a common mineral found in many materials, including soil, sand, concrete, masonry, rock, and granite. When these materials are cut, ground, drilled, or otherwise disturbed, they release tiny, invisible particles of crystalline silica dust into the air. This...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Jul 7, 2024 | Blog, Firefighters, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
What are the NFPA 1582 requirements, and why is it so important? Well, to start, firefighters face extreme physical demands on the job. In fact, surprisingly, the biggest danger to these workers occurs not from flames, but their overall health. Those demands leave...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Jul 1, 2024 | Asbestos, Blog, Respiratory Protection
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral, once widely used in construction and manufacturing due to its heat-resistant and durable properties. However, we now know that exposure to asbestos can have serious health consequences, including lung cancer, mesothelioma,...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Jun 23, 2024 | 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 | Jun 17, 2024 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized, Wellness
As we go about our daily lives, we’re constantly exposed to a variety of substances that can significantly impact our health. One of the most common and insidious threats is heavy metals. As such, heavy metal testing remains one of the most critical components...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Jun 10, 2024 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica
There is an unassailable scientific reason that OSHA and state OSHA authorities have regulations to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The goal: to reduce the risks of life-altering and deadly diseases; or, more simply, the effects of...
