Archive for February 2021
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Respiratory Protection This course will ensure the safe use of respirators and dust masks when a worker could be exposed to Silica Dust. It will cover use, inspection, maintenance, and storage. Chemical Hazards This HAZCOM program is developed to improve workplace safety where dangerous chemicals are used. 8hr HAZWOPER Get the latest information on classification…
Read MoreErgodyne Emphasizes Importance of Proper Face Covering in Pending Covid Surge
Leading safety work gear innovator Ergodyne issued a statement today on the importance of continued diligence in proper face covering ahead of another predicted Covid-19 surge. With the potential spread of more contagious Covid-19 strains looming, epidemiologists are persistent in their messaging that the pandemic is far from over. Vaccinations are a major step, but…
Read MoreCoca-Cola Aims to Enhance Employee Health with SelectFlex Pilot
The Coca-Cola Company commissions SelectFlex® pilot study at three plant locations and sees promising results among employees who tested the arch control insoles As a preventative measure to support employee musculoskeletal health, The Coca-Cola Company is considering incorporating a new insole technology by SelectFlex into its already robust ergonomic controls. Before rolling out this new…
Read MoreSave on Clearance Publications from ACGIH®!
ACGIH’s Clearance Publications offer discounted titles in the areas of Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Safety and Health Science, Medical/Toxicology, HazMat, Workplace Controls, IAQ, Physical Agents, Ergonomics, and Professional Development. While some titles end up in the Clearance section because new editions become available, others are simply out of print. Some newer selections have been added…
Read MoreShould Employers Require Covid-19 Vaccinations?
Vaccines approved under Experimental Use Authorizations (EUAs) will be available soon. In theory, this should make re-opening businesses easier. As immunity develops within the population, the case-count will drop, and the many restrictions will be eased. Realistically, individual immunity will require about 2-3 months following the initial vaccine dose to develop fully. At best, in…
Read MoreInnovations in safety during the COVID-19 era
Sean Stinson, Contributor Responding to COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic brought about several, once-unthinkable challenges to the safety industry. Along with protecting workers from the daily risks of an industrial worksite, organizations were suddenly faced with continuing operations— while also keeping their people healthy and safe from a rapidly spreading disease. At the onset of the…
Read MoreA Checklist for Selecting a Safe & Reliable Respirator
John Schwind, Contributor Throughout most of the pandemic, our most prestigious medical and governmental institutions have advocated social distancing—six feet, at least—and wearing a respirator as the two most reliable practices to protect us from the coronavirus. The former is an issue of behavior. Being alert about our physical surroundings allows some degree of control,…
Read MoreListen Up! A note from NHCA
The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) was formed in 1976. The founders of NHCA were mainly audiologists and otolaryngologists who were concerned with the serious problem of noise-induced hearing impairment resulting from occupational exposure to noise. The Association was created to provide a forum where professionals with similar interests could share information and gain increased…
Read MoreProtect Your Workforce Against Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Steve Ochs, Contributor An estimated 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year.[1] For employers, worker exposure to noise could result in catastrophic penalties and compensation for hearing loss disability. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) claims that “an estimated $242 million is spent annually on workers’ compensation for hearing loss disability,”…
Read MoreBest Practices to Clean, Sanitize & Disinfect the Workplace
Bernard L. Fontaine, Jr., CIH, CSP, FAIHA, Contributor With the current COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an even greater urgency to keep industrial workspaces, schools, public spaces and commercial facilities clean. While a clean workspace can help reduce the risk of contracting the SARS CoV-2 virus, people need to understand that wiping a surface clean…
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