by Chris Walter | Jan 21, 2025 | Blog, Firefighters, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized
As Los Angeles continues to grapple with devastating fires, it serves as a stark reminder of the dangers involved with both the flames, and medical needs of those who battle the blaze. The LA fires, which started on January 7 2025, has, at the time of this writing,...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Jan 13, 2025 | Asbestos, Blog, Firefighters, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Services, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
Mobile Medical Testing Simplifies Workplace Health & Safety Are you still sending employees off-site for medical testing? If so, it might be time to rethink your approach. When you send your employees to off-site clinics, you not only lose productivity, but...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Jan 6, 2025 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized
Can properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) transform safety for construction workers? While only time will tell, that’s certainly the goal behind OSHA’s PPE rule update for the industry. In a recent move, OSHA has updated its PPE standards, for the...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Dec 2, 2024 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Uncategorized
Silica exposure poses significant health risks to miners, primarily due to the inhalation of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust generated during mining operations. In fact, according to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), over one million miners...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Nov 25, 2024 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized
Whether it’s your annual Thanksgiving turkey, a Christmas ham, or a simple bologna sandwich, a lot happens behind the scenes before these foods reach your table. And, although you probably don’t think about the animal slaughtering and processing industry...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Nov 18, 2024 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Services, Uncategorized
Chronic exposure to heavy metals, particularly lead and cadmium, presents significant occupational health hazards that can severely impact worker health. Commonly found in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and recycling, these toxic metals can enter the...
