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...
by Chris Walter | Feb 13, 2023 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized
very time you take a breath, you inhale oxygen and breath out carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide (CO2) naturally occurs in the air around us, making up approx. 0.04% of the earth’s atmosphere. Carbon dioxide usually exists as a colorless, odorless, non-flammable gas, and...
by Chris Walter | Dec 27, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection
Most employers understand the necessity of respirator use when their worksites contain hazardous chemicals, particles, or dust in the air. However, remaining compliant with respiratory protection involves more than simply providing a mask. As per the respirator...
