Adequately monitoring and managing your workers’ exposure to risk from dangerous dust poses a set of challenges that are unique from other workplace risks. In contrast to noise, for example, which a person will be able to hear if it’s loud enough to potentially harm their hearing, dust isn’t always visible to the naked eye. And dust, unlike…
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By: Grant Cooper, Contributor The industrial landscape, while a hub of innovation and productivity, is also a breeding ground for respiratory hazards. From the insidious silica dust in construction to the carcinogenic fumes of welding, workers across various sectors face daily threats to their lung health. Traditional respiratory protection methods often fall short, leaving workers…
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By: Ryan D. Hill, Contributor With the continuous rise in global temperatures, the threat of heat-related injuries and illnesses is becoming more pronounced, presenting significant challenges to both occupational and public health. Workers in various environments, from outdoor construction sites and farms to indoor warehouses and industrial facilities, are increasingly susceptible to heat stress. Some…
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By: Courtney Hansen, Contributor Managing noise exposure is a critical challenge for employers, particularly in industrial environments. Noise can be generated from a wide range of sources, including vehicles, electrical equipment, air handling equipment, power tools and manufacturing machinery. Excessive noise levels can lead to hearing loss, elevated stress and reduced employee productively—resulting in both…
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By: Forrest Thomas, Contributor Today’s industrial operations face significant challenges in safeguarding both the environment and public health. The increasing complexity of industrial activities, coupled with the potential for hazardous material releases, underscores the need for comprehensive environmental protection and monitoring strategies. Past incidents, such as a train derailment carrying vinyl chloride or a plant-wide…
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By: R. Todd Swinderman, Contributor Staying compliant with the U.S.’s recent Mining Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) new dust emissions final rule can be accomplished with some simple, make-sense solutions. Often, these rule changes cause a ripple effect internationally and serve as a template for similar policies worldwide. Many engineers have dedicated years to reducing…
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By: Mike Brown, Contributor It’s no secret that gas-related industrial incidents, particularly in the oil and gas sector, are a serious concern. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the oil and gas industry experiences a significantly higher fatality rate than the general workforce, with some estimates as much as seven times…
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