by Chris Walter | Feb 22, 2021 | Asbestos, Blog, Chemicals, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
On, Feb. 5. the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed an update of its hazard communication standard. The new rule would align U.S. standards with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling Chemicals (GHS). ...
by Ryan Shaffer | Dec 28, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
It seems like a year that just wouldn’t end, but 2020 is finally coming to a close. From OSHA’s silica rule to COVID-19 (and everything about respirators), there’s been a lot to cover over the past 12 months. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the...
by Chris Walter | Nov 23, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
The Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (DOL OIG) advised the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to lower the exposure limit for silica to a safer level. The DOL OIG made this among other recommendations in a Nov. 16 report titled, “MSHA...
by Chris Walter | Oct 26, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Researchers at Purdue University designed a new image and video-based application that can detect combustible dust concentrations in the air. The new invention could help employers determine appropriate safety measures to keep workers from being exposed to hazardous...
by Chris Walter | Aug 10, 2020 | Asbestos, Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Even though COVID-19 is the main respiratory disease on everyone’s mind, it’s still important to remember to protect against other occupational respiratory illnesses. Wearing proper protection, educating employees, and hiring occupational health and safety experts to...
by Chris Walter | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) released a new hazard alert to help prevent silica dust exposure among construction and surface mining workers who operate mobile equipment in enclosed cabs. Why is Silica Dust Deadly? Respirable...
