by Ryan Shaffer | Nov 28, 2023 | Asbestos, Blog, Chemicals, COVID-19, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Asthma is both incurable and deadly. The chronic, long-term respiratory condition narrows the lung’s airways by swelling them up and, in some cases, producing extra mucus. That narrowing creates breathing difficulties which, sometimes, can be life-threatening....
by Chris Walter | Jul 10, 2023 | Blog, Firefighters, Respiratory Protection
By now, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the effects of summer wildfire smoke across the country. The yellowed, dystopian skies of New York City, or the thick, gray clouds that hang above states across the Northeast, as winds carry dangerous smoke...
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...