Industrial Hygiene - Articles - Page 8

Stay aware of the types of ventilation that are required for confined space

March 23, 2022

When a confined space is considered hazardous, the team must take several steps to comply with the latest regulations. Businesses and employers can easily overlook the dangers of confined spaces.

How to best utilize equipment to increase safety in confined spaces

Dave Wagner

March 22, 2022

You’ve probably heard confined space horror stories a million times. The person inside a confined space becomes unresponsive. Training all workers before they work in confined spaces is a must, but in reality not every job is performed under ideal conditions.

Overlooked IAQ: Go beyond standard requirements to improve indoor spaces

Michael Driedger

March 21, 2022

It’s time for the building management sector to start focusing on the dynamic ways spaces can be improved.

Functional coatings can provide an added layer of protection in the workplace

Brian Osterried

March 3, 2022

Over the last two years, we have all sought ways to protect ourselves and those around us from harmful bacteria and viruses, and these efforts will likely continue well into the future. These additional precautions, which have become an integral part of daily routines, will translate into professional environments as employees begin to return to their workspaces in the new year.

OSHA finds methylene chloride, other hazards at Bergen County manufacturing facility

February 24, 2022

OSHA issued citations related to methylene chloride hazards, including allowing workers to be overexposed to the solvent, and failing to provide personal protective equipment, eye wash stations, and medical surveillance for workers exposed or potentially exposed to the solvent.

2021 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Respiratory Protection, general industry

No. 2 in the Top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2021

Benita Mehta

January 25, 2022

The OSHA standard on respiratory protection, general industry is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2021.

2021 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) general industry

No. 6 in the Top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2021

Benita Mehta

January 25, 2022

The OSHA standard on control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) general industry is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2021.

2021 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Hazard communication standard, general industry

No. 5 in the Top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2021

Benita Mehta

January 25, 2022

The OSHA standard hazard communication, general industry is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2021.

It’s essential to keep your gas detector clean to work properly

Rick Pedley

January 20, 2022

If you work in an industry like mining, manufacturing, refining, or petroleum extraction, where gas detectors are needed to detect combustible, flammable and toxic gases and oxygen depletion, it’s vital that these instruments’ sensors remain clean.

Buildings suffering from under ventilation, toxic hazards need help

Michael Driedger

January 20, 2022

High levels of VOCs in indoor spaces can reduce cognitive function and are a health risk. For a healthier and safer building, getting VOCs as low as possible is now a priority.