Archive for April 2021
Enhancing Gas Detection with Pattern-Finding & Predictive AI
Sean Stinson, Chief Revenue Officer A Brief History of Gas Detection For years, gas detection solutions have been hardware-driven. When looking to solve a problem, companies have typically invested in and relied solely upon sensors with gas-detecting capabilities, such as gas alarms from fixed or personal gas monitors. Additionally, site managers and industrial hygienists will…
Read More1/2 NPT FullStream Liquid Nozzle for Cooling, Washing and Rinsing
EXAIR’s new 1/2 NPT FullStream™ Liquid Atomizing Spray Nozzle provides a full cone spray pattern for pressurized liquids. This inexpensive and versatile nozzle offers the ideal solution for cooling, cleaning, washing, rinsing and dust suppression applications for industry. With a vaneless, tangential flow design, the FullStream has wide open internal features to resist clogging while…
Read MoreKenzen Launches Data Dashboard that Analyzes Safety and Productivity of Workers in Hot and Humid Conditions
Kenzen has launched a data and analytics dashboard, the latest component of its smart PPE connected worker solution. The dashboard captures workers’ core body temperature (the greatest predictor of heat stress and illness), productivity, and microclimates caused by clothing under hot and humid working conditions. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) managers and company leaders can…
Read MoreRespiratory Hazards in Construction Work
Neil Webster, CSP, OHST, Contributor Construction can be a pretty dirty business. Over 2 million workers in the U.S. have regular exposure to dusty conditions at work. Approximately 90% of those 2 million are employed in the construction industry. A commercial construction project subjects personnel to a wide variety of conditions, including noise, vibration, weather,…
Read MoreGrowth of Nitrile Glove Market Means Buyers Need To Beware
Matthew Piortrowski and Brian Moseley, Contributors With both industry trends and the coronavirus pandemic prompting the increased use of protective gloves—particularly disposable gloves—a number of new, third-party industrial distributors have entered the market. Buyers should look beyond mere cost as the major factor in the purchasing decision, however, and ensure they are getting high-quality nitrile…
Read MoreApache Helicopter Wins Safe-in-Sound Award
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), in partnership with the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) and the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC), recently announced the winner of the 2021 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award™ at the 45th annual NHCA conference: Vertical Lift, AH-64 Apache Helicopter of the…
Read MoreHeat, Hydration & Worker Acceptance
Case Study: How Garney Construction found a heat stress safety solution to fit its diverse workforce and worksites Kyle Hubregtse, Contributor Garney Construction has put itself on a trajectory as an innovation leader in the construction industry. It completes both large and small projects for vital infrastructure for communities throughout the U.S. Whether it’s building…
Read MoreNow Hear This: Right Steps for Hearing Conservation Training
Dr. Vickie Tuten and Dr. Kathy Gates, Contributors Hear, hear! Industrial hygienists serve key roles in providing education and training, one of the essential elements of a Hearing Conservation Program (HCP). Consistent delivery of effective education can have a positive impact on influencing workers to voluntarily adopt behaviors that preserve their sense of hearing. The…
Read MoreGas-Detection Batteries: Benefits and Liabilities
Bob Henderson, Contributor Atmospheric monitors use sensors to measure gas. Some types of sensors need more power, while other types need less power. Very low-power sensors may use so little power that a set of disposable or rechargeable batteries can last for months or years of operation. But, no matter what kind of sensors are…
Read MoreThe Way Ahead: The Future of Industrial Hygiene, Part 2
Barbara Nessinger, Editor-in-Chief Industrial Hygiene in the Workplace reached out to numerous companies for expert opinions on a range of subjects that affect how industrial hygiene and safety will change going forward and, most importantly, the issues and challenges ahead. The evolution of industrial hygiene includes improving the ability to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, control and…
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