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 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...
