Industrial Hygiene - Articles - Page 16

4 ways to make resolving odor complaints easier

What’s that smell?

September 16, 2020

Odor complaints stink. No, really — when your facility’s neighbors report a foul or unusual smell coming from your site, it often feels like you’re on a timed search for a needle in a haystack. Unfortunately, this search costs you time and money, so you need to find the source of the odor — fast.

Industrial vacuum cleaners could help mitigate confined space hazards

Doan Pendleton

August 4, 2020

From grain handling operations to heavy blast material, pit cleaning with vacuums allows workers to clean outside of confined space.

Curtain walls and fans keep workplaces cool, clean

Tools for IAQ

Walt Swietlik

August 4, 2020

Although largely invisible, indoor air quality is a key concern for any industrial facility. During summer months, workers must be shielded from the dangers of heat stress, while in winter cold drafts and dry air may cause problems.

Plan to be prepared: Spill response readiness in a pandemic world

Carolyn Itle

August 4, 2020

Adjusting to the “new normal” during the Covid 19 pandemic means implementing new safety practices or improving those you currently have in place. Most of us are already following guidelines from the CDC and WHO such as wearing masks, washing and sanitizing hands more frequently and practicing social distancing. But have you evaluated your current spill response plan?

Lincoln Electric® launches VIKING™ 3350 XG PAPR

New Powered Air Purifying Respirator Offers Performance, Versatility & 4C® Optics

July 16, 2020

Lincoln Electric^® introduces the VIKING™ 3350 XG PAPR helmet, complete with exterior grind control, often preferred by welders.

How to identify and correct IAQ issues at manufacturing facilities

Chris Fluharty

July 14, 2020

Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants.

Cleaning up during COVID-19: What you need to know about janitors' risk

Q&A with an expert as companies get back to business

Amanda Rawls

June 25, 2020

Amanda Rawls, South Central District Manager of KPA, answers questions related to janitors, COVID-19 and what employers need to do.

Guardair Corporation introduces syphon spray system to combat COVID-19

Cost-effective, compressed air-powered system sprays cleaners and disinfectants

June 9, 2020

Guardair Corporation, the largest domestic manufacturer of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliant safety air guns and pneumatic accessories, has developed an innovative product to spray cleaning solutions and disinfectants onto workplace surfaces to keep employees safe from infection.

Capture airborne particles to protect worker health

Jon Ladwig

June 7, 2020

In welding operations, controlling airborne dust and fumes is crucial to prevent respiratory problems in employees and to keep facilities in compliance with air quality requirements.