by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Nov 10, 2025 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
No-Shave November has become a popular movement where men ditch their razors to grow out facial hair in support of cancer awareness. It’s an inspiring cause that many choose to participate in. It originated in 2009 as a grassroots Facebook campaign started by the...
by Chris Walter | Oct 27, 2025 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized
NIOSH Explains Respirator Seal Checks When it comes to protecting yourself on the job with respirators, knowing how to perform a proper seal check is critical. NIOSH has published a list of frequently asked questions about how to perform a respirator seal...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Oct 20, 2025 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized
OSHA’s 2025 violation numbers highlight visible progress in workplace safety while spotlighting stubborn risks that demand constant attention. This year, OSHA reported a total of 23,537 citations across its top 10 most frequently violated standards. This count...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Oct 13, 2025 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized, Vision Protection
Welding is a demanding trade that exposes workers to various health and safety risks every day. In the United States, there are approximately 771,000 welders (as of 2024). Unfortunately, the industry faces a notable rate of injuries and respiratory conditions due to...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Sep 29, 2025 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized
Although workplace fumes often go unseen, they can cause serious health problems. While some cause immediate harm, others build damage over time. In 2020 alone, 50 workers were killed by inhaling toxic fumes in the workplace. Blue-collar workers in industries such...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Sep 3, 2025 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Uncategorized
Mining for coal leaves a lasting mark—sometimes far beyond the mines themselves. Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (CWP), more commonly known as black lung disease, quietly affects around 3.4% of miners in the Eastern United States. This amount is double that of the...
