by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Mar 11, 2024 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Dangers of Cadmium Occupational health and safety are paramount in any workplace, especially when dealing with hazardous substances like cadmium. Cadmium is a toxic metal commonly found in industrial workplaces, particularly in industries such as mining,...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Mar 10, 2024 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Services, Silica, Uncategorized, Vision Protection, Wellness
It happened. You were fined by OSHA. So, now what? Well, as stressful as it might seem, don’t panic. You have some options. From lowered penalties based on company size, to reductions based on good faith, things may not be as dire as they seem. ...
by Iheama Ikwuagwu | Feb 25, 2024 | Blog, Firefighters, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Occupational and environmental emergencies not only threaten the lives & health of the public, but those who respond, as well. Now, OSHA hopes to adjust the requirements regarding health monitoring for emergency responders. Emergency responders are normally the...
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 Ryan Shaffer | Jan 11, 2024 | Firefighters, Respiratory Protection
Firefighter Cancer Rates Higher Than in General Population In 2016, the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) released findings from a study of cancer among U.S. firefighters. The study was the largest ever undertaken, as it included...
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,...