by Chris Walter | Dec 10, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized
On June 14 2022, two workers of an Arkansas construction company were found dead inside a newly installed sewer manhole. The two men were conducting testing below ground, in a confined space, before passing out from lack of oxygen. When firefighters got to the scene,...
by Chris Walter | Nov 21, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Just like common flu and COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus [RSV] infection spreads rapidly during the fall and winter months. So, what exactly, is RSV? RSV is a common respiratory virus especially harmful to very young children, older adults, those born pre-term,...
by Chris Walter | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
Last October, we covered how one Tampa-based company faced nearly $320K in OSHA fines for lead exposure & failed respiratory programs, among other issues. Now, they’re back in the headlines again, facing more than just fines and penalties. The Tampa company,...
by Ryan Shaffer | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) take fines seriously. And, there are heavy consequences if you refuse to pay such fines. On Oct. 27, a Pennsylvania poultry processor found out the hard way. A federal court found the company in contempt for...
by Ryan Shaffer | Oct 24, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Do you have welders on your team? If so, both you and them should know the dangers of manganese overexposure, and how to protect yourself from it. In this article, we’ll discuss manganese, where it occurs, how it affects workers, OSHA’s requirements...
by Ryan Shaffer | Oct 17, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Cannibus Control Commission is investigating a Holyoke, Ma. marijuana facility following the death of a worker who inhaled ground cannabis dust on Jan. 7. The employee, who was filling pre-rolled joints with ground cannabis flower at a cultivation and processing...
