By: Ray Chishti, Contributor Working around dusts, mists, fumes, aerosols, gases and vapors can be hazardous to your health. Depending on the contaminant, overexposure can cause lung diseases; problems with the liver, kidneys, heart, or nervous system; or even cancer. To control contaminants, operations can be enclosed or confined; general and local ventilation can be…
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By: Patrick Bescoby, Contributor Thanks to major advancements in real-time technology, protecting workers from dangerous silica dust just became simple, easy and much more effective. With new silica monitoring technology, you can now reduce costs, improve business efficiency and save lives—all in real time. Who is at Risk? It is estimated between 40-50 million workers…
Read More >>With the North America Wildfire Season underway, being prepared with the right safety equipment is critical. Those working on clean-up efforts and individuals in the vicinity of the impacted area are strongly advised to wear respiratory protection, as ash and dust may contain toxic chemicals. Since not all respiratory protection is created equal, Honeywell is…
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By: Rob Brauch, Contributor When practicing industrial hygiene, many forms of instrumentation are used. Most measure some physical or chemical agent in real-time, for exposure assessment and adherence to regulated action levels, permissible exposure limits, STELs and ceiling levels. Some warn workers of an IDLH hazard, such as dangerous concentrations of toxic or explosive materials.…
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Elastomeric respirators are tight-fitting respirators that provide greater than N95-level protection and are made to be safely reused for years. You may be hearing more lately about elastomeric masks online and in the media. These types of reusable, rubber half-masks are nothing new and have been a staple piece of PPE for many workers across…
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Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR) are an all-in-one, integrated system that includes a blower, headpiece, breathing tube and a filter or cartridge. All of the components work together to provide the respiratory protection your workers need, making the whole greater than the sum of its parts. Different work environments present different hazards, so it’s important…
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By: Jason Rutz, Contributor With the increased awareness and importance of respiratory protection, elevated with the seriousness of health risks like COVID-19, choosing the right respirator is more top-of-mind than ever. A respiratory protective device (RPD) is an essential piece of PPE to protect workers from harmful particulates, vapors, gases and other hazards that OSHA…
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By: Logan Myers, Contributor If you work in an industry like construction, mining, oil and gas, or concrete, you have probably asked yourself the question: “How can I be sure that I am protecting my coworkers and myself in an environment that poses a variety of different health risks?” One health risk of growing concern…
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By: Tim Turney, Contributor In terms of public perception of health and safety hazards in the workplace, few are as well-known as the risks associated with asbestos. Until the 1970s, asbestos was a word synonymous with safety. The mineral was used in the automobile, construction, power and chemical sectors, among others, as part of the…
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By: Sean Baldry, CRSP, Contributor Some jobs are inherently risky. And, while employee risks manifest in a variety of forms, those that are not easily visible or are hard to detect are arguably some of the most dangerous. A detailed and sobering report released in late 2021 by the World Health Organization and the International…
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