by Chris Walter | May 2, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
On May 17, OSHA will be enforcing a new regional emphasis program (REP) for silica in Region 8, according to an April 20 press release. The program will focus on protecting workers in the cut stone and stone products manufacturing industry. Workers can be exposed to...
by Chris Walter | Apr 18, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Silica
According to the results of a recent study posted in Thorax on Jan. 26, workers exposed to pesticides may face a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study used UK Biobank data of nearly 95,000 participants, then segmented the...
by Chris Walter | Feb 14, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Recently, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) published a booklet to help miners reduce their exposure to respirable dust in metal and nonmetal mines. These controls not only reduce dangerous respiratory problems, they also lower the risk...
by Chris Walter | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
It’s long been known how dangerous occupational exposure to silica and beryllium is. Now, you can add to the list of dangers: the inflammatory diseases known as sarcoidosis. What is Sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is a disease in which inflammatory cells...
by Chris Walter | Nov 29, 2021 | Asbestos, Blog, Chemicals, COVID-19, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
If you’re still sending your employees off-site for medical testing, it might be time to take another look at the different options available. Namely, opting for onsite testing. In addition to causing a loss of productivity, off-site testing can leave you open to...
by Chris Walter | Aug 9, 2021 | Asbestos, Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Safe + Sound week is here. This nationwide event recognizes successful workplace safety and health programs, as well as provides educational opportunities to employers on how to keep America’s workers safe. ...
