by Chris Walter | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized, Wellness
In the dynamic landscape of occupational health, you’re constantly challenged to adapt and implement measures that ensure the safety and well-being of your workforce. And, as we enter 2024, the spotlight on workplace respiratory protection programs has become...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Jan 1, 2024 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized
Diborane is a chemical compound made up of boron and hydrogen atoms, commonly used in industrial gas manufacturing. Highly unstable at room temperature, with a sweet odor, this toxic and flammable gas is commonly used in rocket propellants, as a reducing agent,...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Dec 26, 2023 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized
Without a doubt, combustible dust hazards pose a deadly serious danger on the worksite. As evidence, a catastrophic explosion at a Newburyport pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing facility on May 4, 2023, resulted in a tragic loss of life. Prompting a...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Dec 11, 2023 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Uncategorized, Wellness
Occupational lung diseases pose a significant threat to the respiratory health of workers across various industries. In fact, occupational lung diseases remain the primary cause of occupation-associated illness in the U.S. Fortunately, although many pose...
by Chris Walter | Dec 4, 2023 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a significant occupational health concern, especially in workplaces with exposure to respiratory hazards. In fact, in 2019, COPD was the third leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for approx. 3.23 million...
by Ryan Shaffer | Nov 28, 2023 | Asbestos, Blog, Chemicals, COVID-19, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Asthma is both incurable and deadly. The chronic, long-term respiratory condition narrows the lung’s airways by swelling them up and, in some cases, producing extra mucus. That narrowing creates breathing difficulties which, sometimes, can be life-threatening....
