by Chris Walter | Jul 6, 2021 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Mold is a naturally occurring fungi that thrives in moist climates—and can cause adverse health effects including respiratory issues. Buildings or facilities that have sat vacant due to COVID-19 that are now reopening should be properly inspected for workplace mold...
by Michele Raines | Jul 20, 2020 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
OSHA has been issuing and amending regulations to protect the safety and health of workers occupationally exposed to beryllium and beryllium compounds for the last four years. Brief History of Beryllium Standards In early 2017, the first rule created...
by Chris Walter | Nov 11, 2019 | Asbestos, Blog, Firefighters, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
Rotating Schedules and Shifts Nowadays, many businesses and industries are expected to function around the clock. This calls for a rotating work schedule, known as shift work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shift work is a way of life for nearly...
by Chris Walter | Aug 12, 2019 | Blog, Silica
Mining union leaders called for a new silica standard in June in the wake of a resurgence of black lung disease, also known as pneumoconiosis. More than 4,600 coal miners developed the most severe form of black lung disease since 1970, with over half of those cases...
by Ryan Shaffer | May 14, 2019 | Blog, Firefighters
“Approximately 73 percent of fire departments go without a program to maintain basic firefighter fitness and health.”Every fire chief wants to comply with NFPA 1582. However, it’s not cheap to fulfill the standard’s requirements.As upkeep costs...
