by Chris Walter | Jul 31, 2023 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The heat is on. Each year, and especially each summer, thousands of workers are exposed to excessive heat. This can be caused not only by the weather, but also due to workload, machinery output, and personal protective equipment. Especially if your team wears masks or...
by Chris Walter | Jul 24, 2023 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Uncategorized, Wellness
In every industrial and construction setting, personal protective equipment [PPE] is an indispensable line of defense against workplace hazards. However, one aspect many employers often overlook is the importance of properly fitting PPE. Ill-fitting equipment can...
by Chris Walter | Jul 10, 2023 | Blog, Firefighters, Respiratory Protection
By now, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the effects of summer wildfire smoke across the country. The yellowed, dystopian skies of New York City, or the thick, gray clouds that hang above states across the Northeast, as winds carry dangerous smoke...
by Chris Walter | Jun 12, 2023 | Blog, Firefighters, Respiratory Protection
It’s no secret that the dangers of firefighting are incredibly real, and deadly serious. By its very nature, fighting fire involves higher levels of risks and greater variety of hazards than most occupations today. Firefighters are unsung heroes who bravely face...
by Chris Walter | May 22, 2023 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica
Across numerous industries, silica dust protection is a critical component of workplace safety. Typically, this dangerous, even deadly dust is generated during activities such as cutting, grinding, drilling, and crushing materials that contain crystalline silica, such...
by Chris Walter | Mar 13, 2023 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
With proper PPE and adherence to safety guidelines, the majority of incidents in the workplace can be avoided, including grain bin accidents. And yet, in recent years, data shows the frequency of these accidents on the rise. In 2017, 23 grain bin entrapments and 12...
