Posts by LaceyScanlan
Respirator Fit-Testing Methods (ANSI/AIHA/ASSE Z88.10-2010)
“A proper respirator fit test is a critical component of workers’ respiratory protection. Quantitative fit testing (QNFT) is the most accurate method—using data to calculate the fit factor. TSI’s PortaCount™ Respirator Fit Tester provides step-by-step guidance that measures the proper fit of the respirator using our Fit Pro™ Ultra software, which can also support qualitative…
Read MoreCombustible Dust Standard: NFPA 652
Sponsored By “The NFPA 652 – 2019 standard provide us with Fundamentals of combustible dust knowledge that we use when recommending solutions to our dust collection customers in the packaging industry. We reference NFPA 652 – 2019 as our starting point when discussing explosion protection strategies and equipment design with our customers. This is one…
Read MoreMitigating Risks, Preventing the Spread of COVID-19
By: Barbara Nessinger, Editor-in-Chief, Industrial Hygiene in the Workplace OSHA recently published guidance intended for employers and workers, in workplace settings outside of healthcare, to help identify risks of being exposed to and/or contracting COVID-19. Also designed to help employers determine appropriate control measures to implement, here is an overview of OSHA’s detailed guidance. …
Read MoreANSI/ASSP Z490 EHS Training Standard
Sponsored By: “Vector Solutions sees the ANSI/ASSP Z940 standards on EHS training as incredibly valuable resources for everyone involved in EHS training—training producers like ourselves, EHS managers, people vetting EHS training before licensing it, training deliverers with deep content expertise but less training expertise, and more.” Vector Solutions, 866-733-0790, www.vectorsolutions.com History ANSI stands for…
Read MoreWastewater Compliance Techniques for Food Processors
By: Kevin Summ, Contributor In the face of rising surcharges from Publicly Operated Treatment Works (POTWs), an aging workforce and changes in demand from the global COVID-19 pandemic, food manufacturers are looking for cost-effective strategies to stay in compliance while keeping operating costs low. Food production has always been a demanding and competitive process, and…
Read MoreBreathing Safely: Simplifying Complex Respirator Fit Test Requirements & How Technology Can Help
By: Dave Risi, CIH, CSP, Contributor Respirators are the last line of defense between workers and harmful air contaminants, irritants and other workplace respiratory hazards. Yet, simply wearing a respirator isn’t enough. If respirators don’t fit properly, they provide little or no protection for workers. That’s why regulations like OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard require employers…
Read MoreCreating Eye Wellness, On and Off the Screen
By: Shelby Jenuwine, Contributor Eye injuries in the workplace are fearfully prevalent. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that every day, nearly 2,000 workers in the U.S. alone sustain job-related eye injuries that demand medical attention. Safety experts and eye doctors believe that using correct eye protection can decrease the severity…
Read MoreWays to Prevent Work-related Eye Injuries
Prevent Blindness (www.preventblindness.org) recommends the following 10 measures to preventing eye injuries at work: 1. Assess: Inspect all work areas, access routes and equipment for eye hazards. Study eye accident and injury reports. 2. Test: Uncorrected vision problems can cause accidents. Include vision testing in employee physical exams. 3. Protect: Select protective eyewear that is…
Read MoreEyes On This: Prevent Eye Injuries at the Workplace
By: Barbara Nessinger, Editor-in-Chief According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is estimated that more than 2,000 people a day injure their eyes in the workplace, resulting in an average of 19,000+ lost workdays a year. In about 90% of incidents, minor to severe eye injuries and permanent vision loss could have been…
Read MoreComputer Use Guide
Protective eyewear is not required for people who spend most of their day on computers and other electronic devices. However, there are some recommended ergonomic and personal adjustments to reduce the likelihood of vision-related complaints, i.e., headaches, fatigue, tired eyes, difficulty focusing. Especially given the increase in working remotely, due to the pandemic and likely…
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