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Protecting Workers from Exposure to 1,3-Butadiene and Other Chemical Hazards
Back in 1988, California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) added 1,3-butadiene to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer for purposes of Proposition 65. Sixteen years later, it was also added to the list for developmental and reproductive toxicity. 1,3-Butadiene is produced through the processing of petroleum and is a colorless gas that can also ...
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Occupational Eye Protection and Mitigating Infection Risks in Puerto Rico
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that each year, thousands of people are blinded from work-related eye injuries that could have been prevented with the proper selection and use of eye and face protection. OSHA standards require employers to ensure the safety of all employees in the work environment and this includes eye and face protection. It must be provided ...
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OSHA to Begin Enforcement in May of its Final Rule Covering Occupational Exposure to Beryllium
In March, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the upcoming enforcement date for its final rule on occupational exposure to beryllium. May 11th is the date the agency will now begin enforcement actions for general industry, construction and shipyards. According to OSHA, approximately 62,000 workers are exposed to beryllium in their workplaces, including close to ...
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General Industry and Maritime Operations Prepare for OSHA’s Crystalline Silica Standard Enforcement
On June 23rd, companies and institutions categorized as maritime or general industry will be subject to enforcement of a new final rule from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to limit worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica. These enforcement actions follow the implementation of a similar final rule for construction companies that went into effect last year. The ...
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Identifying occupational exposure risks to particulate matter in New York
Throughout New York and the tri-state area there are countless workers in numerous occupations that are exposed to elevated levels of particulate matter, also known as PM. Some particulate matter, such as dust, dirt, soot, or smoke, is large or dark enough to be seen with the naked eye. Others are so small they can only be detected using an electron microscope. The U.S. Environmental Protection ...
By VOETS, LLC
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Enviro-Equipment, Inc. Announces the Addition of Laser Particle Counters for Indoor Air Contamination Monitoring
Enviro-Equipment, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of the new TSI AeroTrak 9306-V2 Particle Counter to its rental fleet. A global provider of specialty equipment for environmental remediation and more, Enviro-Equipment expands their selection of indoor air quality equipment rentals with the addition of particle counter monitors by TSI. Handheld portable particle counters are especially ...
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