by Chris Walter | Sep 3, 2024 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Uncategorized
Did you know that silica exposure is the second-most dangerous hazard faced by construction workers? But, that’s not the only industry in which workers must grapple with the dangerous substance. Silica dust is produced while drilling or cutting rocks, sand, and...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Aug 26, 2024 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized
Picture it: you’re doing your due diligence, shopping around for protective masks for your employees. You go from website to website, comparing prices, products, and shipping rates. Suddenly, you spot what, at first glance, seems like a deal that’s almost too good to...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Aug 19, 2024 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica
Did you know an electric drill could be the difference between undue exposures to noise and silica dust, and the safety of your workforce? Noise exposure is the amount of noise a person has been subjected to over a period of time. Noise is measured in decibels and...
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,...
