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In the wake of recent reports of avian flu outbreaks affecting dairy cattle, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a critical hazard alert for workers who may be exposed to this dangerous virus. Although avian influenza viruses are a...

Silica is a common mineral found in many materials, including soil, sand, concrete, masonry, rock, and granite. When these materials are cut, ground, drilled, or otherwise disturbed, they release tiny, invisible particles of crystalline silica dust into the air. This...

What are the NFPA 1582 requirements, and why is it so important? Well, to start, firefighters face extreme physical demands on the job. In fact, surprisingly, the biggest danger to these workers occurs not from flames, but their overall health. Those demands leave...

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral, once widely used in construction and manufacturing due to its heat-resistant and durable properties. However, we now know that exposure to asbestos can have serious health consequences, including lung cancer, mesothelioma,...

Silica is a naturally occurring mineral found in materials like sand, stone, and concrete. When these materials are cut, drilled, or crushed, they release tiny silica dust particles into the air. Inhaling these particles can lead to serious health issues like...

  As we go about our daily lives, we’re constantly exposed to a variety of substances that can significantly impact our health. One of the most common and insidious threats is heavy metals. As such, heavy metal testing remains one of the most critical components...

There is an unassailable scientific reason that OSHA and state OSHA authorities have regulations to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The goal: to reduce the risks of life-altering and deadly diseases; or, more simply, the effects of...

OSHA compliance shouldn’t just be about meeting the bare minimum requirements. While employers do have a duty to provide a safe environment for their workers, being proactive about workplace safety and health also improves your company’s bottom line. Every year,...

  Ensuring the safety and well-being of outdoor workers in high-temperature environments is paramount, requiring effective heat protection measures to prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries. And unfortunately, as temperatures continue climbing, it's a...

In the occupational health and safety space, NIOSH approved N95 respirators play a pivotal role in safeguarding workers from hazardous airborne particles. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) offers two fact sheets on filtering face piece...