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 18, 2023 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Uncategorized, Wellness
In a recent announcement, the U.S. Department of Labor revealed the renewal of a Regional Emphasis Program (REP) aimed at directing inspections towards industries with heightened workplace noise levels in three Mid-Atlantic States and the District of Columbia....
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...
by Chris Walter | Oct 16, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Although they’re probably not your favorite activity, OSHA workplace inspections are nonetheless incredibly important for millions of workers across the country. These inspections serve the dual purpose of aiding employers and employees in reducing onsite...
by Chris Walter | Oct 2, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
The recent flash floods in New York highlight the critical importance of understanding and mitigating flood hazards in the workplace. Underscoring the magnitude, as many as 23 million people were under flood watch across parts of New Jersey, New York and...
