By Maureen Paraventi, Editor Clothed in protective gear, surrounded by flying sparks, the welder wields a powerful energy source and generates heat up to 15000°F in order to fuse two materials together into a strong joint – called a weldment – that will be permanent once the parts cool. An economical and efficient process, welding…
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OHD, LLLP is proud to present the next generation of fit testing instrumentation, the QuantiFit2TM, which utilizes OHD’s scientifically proven and patented Controlled Negative Pressure (CNP) technology. The revolutionary QuantiFit2 allows users to break free from traditional respirator fit testing restraints. The QuantiFit2 reportedly offers battery power for ultimate portability, AutoStart functionality for touchless testing,…
Read More >>Enforcement from Oct 2018-Sept 2019 Total citations: 2,931 Total inspections: 1,298 Total proposed penalties: $3,808,871 Most Frequently Violated OSHA Standard Ranking – Number 4 Industries most often violating the respiratory protection standard: Fabricated Metal Product Mfg. $359,052 (in proposed penalties) Specialty Trade Contractors $329,422 Chemical Mfg. $227,992 Nonmetallic Mineral Product Mfg. $213,493 Transportation Equipment Mfg.…
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Robin Regan, Contributor Whether you work in construction, chemical/pharmaceuticals, healthcare or confined spaces, the risk of exposure to respiratory hazards is inevitable. Just because it’s not always visible, protection against these hazards is more than a nuisance—exposure to dust, gases and vapors can lead to serious, life-threatening diseases. There is no “one-mask-fits-all” approach to respiratory…
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It is not uncommon for employees to approach their supervisor or safety manager and ask about wearing a respirator, just because they will “feel more comfortable” doing the work. It is also not uncommon for the supervisor or safety manager to be unclear on whether to allow this type of voluntary use and, if so,…
Read More >>Most people would have heard about the dangers of respirable crystalline silica exposure and its potential to cause silicosis, a debilitating lung condition that can lead to death. Respirable crystalline silica also causes lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and kidney disease. Silica dust is harmful when inhaled into your lungs. As it is…
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Casella, a leading provider of air sampling, noise and vibration monitoring solutions, announced today its new VAPex, an advanced and lightweight low flow pump. The elite low flow pump is the ideal solution for seamless reporting on employee levels of chemical exposure, resulting in significant timesavings for occupational hygienists. The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates…
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The Rite-Hite Fan Commander 2.0 control station coordinates the operation of up to 24 high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) Rite-Hite fans. Maximum energy savings and employee comfort can be achieved year-round from a single 7-inch color touchscreen that can be connected to a Building Management System. Wireless controls can also reduce installation time and cost, as there…
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Radians, Inc., a top-tier manufacturer and supplier of quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), has added particulate respirators to their product mix. “Our new N95 particulate respirators represent another avenue to protect workers with a mainstream safety product that helps improve lung health,” said Radians President, Bill England. “The inclusion of them in our product mix…
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Pharmaceutical processing facilities that produce high concentrations of fine, hazardous, combustible and nuisance dust need an industrial dust collector that is cost effective to operate and easy to maintain on the plant floor or in production suites. The Quad Pulse Package 2 (QPP2) dust collector from Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC) has two main filter…
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