Archive for 2019
New Professional Certificate Programs
Earlier this year, the American Industrial Hygiene Association, a gateway to renowned industrial hygiene/occupational health knowledge and expertise, launched two new professional assessment-based certificate programs, the latest addition to the Association’s AIHA University, which offers e-learning education and training resources for IH/OH professionals. The two certificate programs offer training on specialized IH/OH topics that align with…
Read MoreThe Right Stuff: Finding the Proper Welding Safety PPE
Andrew Ortman, Contributor This article takes a deep look into the safety products all welders should be wearing and the options that they have. By breaking down each product category, you’ll have the ability to find the field you need or identify a broad spectrum of needs. General Requirements Aside from face and eye protection,…
Read MoreHearing Conservation in the Workplace through Webinar Training
Overexposure to audible sound is known to cause hearing loss and a variety of other adverse health outcomes. Exposures to ototoxic compounds can also cause hearing loss, either in the absence of, or in combination with, exposure to audible sound. ACGIH® addresses this concern in its upcoming Fall webinar “Exposures and Impacts Associated with Occupational…
Read MoreUsing Wireless Technology to Integrate Gas Detection and Worker Safety
Bob Henderson, Contributor Using Wireless Technology to Integrate Gas Detection and Worker Safety Communication is vital when dealing with atmospheric hazards. It’s not enough to measure the hazards; procedures need to communicate the results in real time to affected workers, managers and emergency responders. The methods used to communicate monitoring results are a central part…
Read MoreApplication: Detection of Toxic Gas
On March 17, 2019, a large explosion in Deer Park, Texas, resulted in several fires that released toxic gases to the atmosphere. One of these toxic gases is benzene, which often must be measured at levels at or below 1ppm. Measuring this in the field requires tools that are either bulky or require continued use…
Read MoreCleanSpace Respirators – a Breath of Fresh Air for Stonemasons
Most people would have heard about the dangers of respirable crystalline silica exposure and its potential to cause silicosis, a debilitating lung condition that can lead to death. Respirable crystalline silica also causes lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and kidney disease. Silica dust is harmful when inhaled into your lungs. As it is…
Read MoreApples’ New Noise App Is A Game Changer
You might have heard that Apple has released a handy new app in its latest update to the Watch OS platform. Wearers can now track their noise exposure throughout the day, receiving real-time alerts when their environment is too loud. As one of the world’s leading acoustic measurement specialists, we like to keep up-to-date with…
Read MoreSafety in Welding and Metalworking
Barbara T. Nessinger, Chief Editor According to the American Welding Society, an estimated 50% U.S. gross national product is affected by welding. Anything made of metal, no matter how big or small, can be welded. Welding is the most common method used to join metal parts in large structures and equipment, due to its strength.…
Read MoreOSHA 1926.350-Gas Welding & Cutting
History: During the late 1800s, gas welding and cutting was developed. The production of oxygen, the liquefying of air, along with the introduction in 1887 of a blow pipe or torch, helped the expansion of both welding and cutting. Before 1900, hydrogen and coal gas were mixed with oxygen; but, in about 1900, a torch…
Read MoreCasella Unveils New VAPex Pump
Casella, a leading provider of air sampling, noise and vibration monitoring solutions, announced today its new VAPex, an advanced and lightweight low flow pump. The elite low flow pump is the ideal solution for seamless reporting on employee levels of chemical exposure, resulting in significant timesavings for occupational hygienists. The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates…
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