by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Sep 22, 2024 | Blog, Firefighters, Respiratory Protection
Dangers Away From the Flames On Feb. 8, 2017, Illinois firefighter John “Mike” Cummins, of Homer FD, passed out at the wheel while driving home from the station. His passenger, fellow firefighter Cody Shik, jumped from the vehicle just moments prior...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized
The Risks of Creosote Exposure Unseen and often underestimated, the dangers of handling toxic substances at work can turn a routine task into a life-changing, health risk. One of these substances, creosote, not only poses a major fire hazard, but also...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Sep 9, 2024 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized, Vision Protection
Counterfeit PPE and the Illusion of Safety When your team puts on their safety glasses, hardhats, protective gloves, respirators, or any other safety gear, they do so with certain expectations. They expect cut-resistant gloves to protect their hands from sharp...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | 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...
