By: Dusty Ott, Contributor In a market saturated with products that claim to deliver top-notch quality, how can you be sure that what you’re getting truly meets the highest standards? Given the essential use of industrial hygiene tools to help OEHS professionals keep workers healthy and safe, quality control should be the cornerstone of industrial…
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By: R. Todd Swinderman, Contributor Are you just checking the boxes by doing required training hours, or is your goal to get a return on your investment? There can be huge improvements in production, maintenance labor, risk avoidance and cashflow by training employees on how to safely control fugitive materials in bulk material handling—and then…
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By: Gen Handley, Contributor Lone workers are much more vulnerable than your average employee. People who perform their jobs in isolation can face different occupational hazards that are particularly complex and difficult to manage due to their unique work circumstances. This can include a lack of, or limited access to, emergency help should they need…
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By: Rachel Krubsack, Contributor OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard requires labels on shipped containers of hazardous chemicals to contain specific information. Thousands of chemicals are used and produced in workplaces every day. These chemicals pose a wide range of health hazards (such as skin or eye irritation) and physical hazards (such as flammability). OSHA’s Hazard…
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By: Alissa Barrow, Contributor Vapor intrusion is an environmental and occupational health issue where hazardous substances from contaminated soil or groundwater migrate into indoor spaces. This phenomenon can pose serious risks to workers and building occupants, especially in industrial and commercial settings. Effective management of vapor intrusion requires a thorough understanding of its nature, potential…
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By: Barbara T. Nessinger, Editor-in-Chief The American Welding Society estimates that approximately 50% of the U.S. GNP is affected by welding. Anything made of metal, large or small, can be welded. Welding is the most common method used to join metal parts in large structures and equipment, due to its strength. Soldering and brazing are…
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By: Ray Chishti, Contributor One of the most challenging aspects of respiratory protection is respirator selection. There are myriad requirements that employers often misunderstand. Unfortunately, these misunderstandings can lead to overexposure and illness. Selecting the proper respirator for the job is essential to protecting employees’ health. Identify the Contaminants Before employees can be protected, air…
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By: Jackie DiFrancesco, Contributor Which Hearing Protection is Suitable for Those with Hearing Loss? When choosing hearing protection, one must first ensure it provides adequate attenuation to meet all applicable rules and regulations. It’s easy to assume that more attenuation is always better, but that’s not always the case. “Overprotection” occurs when a worker wears…
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By: Robert M. Traynor and Garry G. Gordon, Contributors In the event of a hearing loss or tinnitus claim, it is critical to have the support of an experienced professional legal team, including a forensic audiologist. In today’s culture, there are always workers that sue companies for alleged injuries incurred in the workplace. Even though…
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