Archive for April 2020
Return-to-work webinar helps businesses take next step
As states begin the process of opening their economies following shelterin-place orders due to COVID-19, business leaders will depend on safety and health professionals to accomplish that transition in a way that protects workers. The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the world’s oldest professional safety organization with nearly 40,000 members worldwide, is leading the…
Read MoreSKC — Science. Serving People.
Ever wondered … Who is SKC? What is SKC about? How can SKC help me? Here are your answers. SKC is a well-known and respected leader in industrial hygiene and occupational safety. We produced and marketed some of the very first air sample pumps and collection media when the industry first took shape in the…
Read MoreBlunt named ASSP’s 2020 Outstanding Safety Educator
Leigh Ann Blunt, a nationally recognized professor in the occupational safety and health field and member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) for 14 years, is ASSP’s 2020 William E. Tarrants Outstanding Safety Educator. Blunt, Ed.D., CSP, is a safety sciences professor and chair of the School of Geoscience, Physics and Safety at…
Read MoreCasella Announces May Training schedule for OSH: Webinars on Workplace Noise and Vibration
From 2005 to the present trends in employees working remotely have increased by 159%; more than 11x faster than the size the workforce as a whole has increased.[1] Demand for flexible work practices has been on the rise, and resources to meet this demand are becoming more valuable and, given the current global health situation,…
Read MoreOptiPlus+ Anti-fog Wipes, the perfect solution to glasses fogging up, especially while wearing face masks
Convenient single towelette application that’s a combination lens cleaner and anti-fog treatment all in one! Works with all lens types, including AR coated lenses! Safe and effective for all lens materials and coatings. A necessity for occupational safety, sports eyewear, healthcare goggles and shield. 3rd party tested and award COLTS Performance Seal. Keep your patients…
Read MoreAIHA Joins National Safety Council SAFER Task Force to Ensure Employee Safety Through the Pandemic
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), announced that it will join the National Safety Council (NSC) task force to support the “SAFER: Safe Actions for Employee Returns” initiative, a comprehensive, multifaceted plan developed to guide employers through the process of safely resuming traditional work and operations now and after the pandemic. In partnership with NSC,…
Read MoreRockford Systems Introduces New Line of Cough and Sneeze Shields for Industrial, Clean Rooms and Retail Operations
GermBlock™ shields help protect against the spread of airborne substances The COVID-19 pandemic is causing businesses to take extra precautions for the well-being of employees and customers. Rockford Systems, a leader in industrial safety solutions, is helping organizations protect employee health and safety by launching its new GermBlock™ line of cough and sneeze shields for…
Read MoreRadwell now offers a Hygienic Door Opener
This foot door opener allows you to keep your team and customers safe by avoiding any hand to surface cross-contamination of germs. This low-cost and effective solution works on any latch-less commercial door. Get it today and ensure your customers and employees have a germ-free option when opening a door Contact me today to discuss…
Read MoreCanadian Manufacturer Superior Glove Finds Innovative Ways to Combat Covid-19
Superior Glove, a Canadian manufacturer known for its innovations, has retooled existing facilities to manufacture several new products to help combat COVID-19 and guard against a PPE shortfall Superior Glove, a Canadian manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) known for its innovation, has put its engineering and creative talents to work in the fight against…
Read MoreOccupational Health and Safety (Industrial Hygiene) Experts Clarify Misinformation on PPE, Ventilation, and Disinfection in Relation to COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the globe, so does misinformation on personal protective equipment (PPE), decontamination and indoor air quality. These misunderstandings are putting healthcare workers and the general public at even greater risk. The AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association) has launched a public education effort to provide expertise and clarification on critical resources…
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