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 | May 1, 2023 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Services, Uncategorized
A workplace respiratory protection program is an important element of workplace safety. Respirators are designed to protect workers from inhaling hazardous substances such as dust, fumes, and gases that can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, asthma,...
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...
by Chris Walter | Dec 24, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Uncategorized
As an employer, it’s your responsibility to keep your team safe from harm & comply with OSHA regulations. And, when worker complaints crop up from time to time, it’s your duty to address them in an appropriate, timely manner. Failure to do so can land...
