Personal Protective Equipment News
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5 Reasons to Choose Cirrus Research
You need noise measuring equipment. You’ve requested quotations from various manufacturers but how do you compare them? Here’s 5 reasons why you should buy your noise measurement equipment from Cirrus Research. 1. It’s All Made in the UK That’s right, Cirrus Research designs, manufactures and supports all of its noise measuring equipment in the United Kingdom. What does ...
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Spray Polyurethane Foam & Chemical Exposure Concerns in Texas Homes & Buildings
Residential and commercial builders across Texas and the Gulf Coast have increasingly turned to spray polyurethane foam (SPF) to insulate new construction and for remodeling projects. SPF has become a popular alternative to other forms of insulation due to its superb insulating properties, ability to protect against moisture, to fill cracks and crevices, and its excellent sound reducing ...
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Obama presents climate change as hazard to your health
President Barack Obama will ask Americans to think of climate change as a threat not just to the environment, but also to their health. Obama on Tuesday was to announce a series of steps that private entities like Google and Microsoft are taking to better prepare the nation's health systems for the inevitable effects of a warmer, more erratic climate. He was to be joined at Howard University ...
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Mercury incident at Yakima home requires EPA emergency cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has completed an emergency cleanup of elemental mercury at a residential home in the South 15th Ave. and Nob Hill neighborhood of Yakima, Washington. EPA worked closely with Yakima Health District and the Washington State Department of Ecology to complete the cleanup and ensure that public health and the environment were not harmed. An EPA contractor in ...
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Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) & Chemical Exposure Concerns Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses how spray polyurethane foam, also known as SPF, can create chemical exposure concerns if not properly applied. SPF has become a popular alternative to other forms of insulation in homes and buildings due to its excellent insulating properties. ...
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ASSE Supports Updating OSHA National Standards for Eye and Face Protection
This statement is attributable to ASSE President Patricia Ennis, CSP: “This notice of proposed rulemaking from DOL/OSHA is sound public policy since it will update the references for eye and face protection devices used in the workplace. We think referencing the current voluntary national consensus standard for eye and face protection will lead to safer workplaces and better enhance ...
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Counting Down to the Health & Safety Event 2015
Can you believe we’re just over a week away from the start of the Health & Safety Event 2015? Held at the NEC in Birmingham from March 24th – 26th, this promises to be an unmissable event for any Health & Safety Professional. Here’s a look at what Cirrus Research is bringing with our exclusive event preview. Noise at Work? We’ve Got You Covered: We’ve got ...
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Oil Workers State Safety Issues are a Primary Concern at Labor Talks
Last week, the Los Angeles Times reported that too much pressure in a piece of equipment at a refinery in Torrance was the cause of an explosion that injured four contractors and jolted many people in the surrounding neighborhood. The explosion also released materials that settled on homes and cars in the area. This most recent refinery incident was quickly sited by a large union that ...
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Clarke Energy Awarded International Safety Award
Clarke Energy proudly accepts the award for International Safety for 2014’s performance. The award clearly demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of our workforce. Certificates will be presented at the on Friday 24 April. Clarke Energy is delighted to have won the award for thirteen consecutive years since first participating in 1999. Clarke ...
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Awarded International Safety Award
Clarke Energy proudly accepts the award for International Safetyfor 2014's performance. The award clearly demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our workforce. Certificates will be presented on the on Friday 24 April. Clarke Energy is delighted to have won the award for thirteen consecutive years since first participating in 1999. Clarke Energy ...
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CHECKLIST: Ensure suppliers and contractors are clear about electrical isolation
Workplace accidents involving electricity cause 25 deaths per year and many injuries besides. It is important to ensure that contractors and suppliers understand and try to mitigate the risks associated with working closely with electricity. When maintenance work requires exposure to electrical hazards, it is important that special measures are introduced to help prevent danger. Well established ...
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Larson Davis Launches New Software Development Kit (SDK) with Support for Microsoft® and Linux®
Larson Davis, a division of PCB Piezotronics, is pleased to announce an upgrade to the Larson Davis SLM Software Development Kit (SDK). With this new SDK, Larson Davis improves its open interface and expands support of acoustic engineers and consultants who need to develop custom applications or interface with other systems. The new SDK is available to support application development on ...
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Texas Air Quality Experts Help Prevent Exposure to Hazardous Levels of Lead at Gun Ranges
Texas is home to a multitude of indoor and outdoor shooting ranges. Across the entire country, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates there are approximately 9,000 non-military outdoor firing ranges and between 16,000 and 18,000 indoor ranges. The U.S. military alone operates more than 3,000 indoor firing ranges. Gun enthusiasts, law enforcement officers ...
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Larson Davis Launches Next Generation SLM Utility Software - G4
Larson Davis, a division of PCB Piezotronics, announces that a new Sound Level Meter Software, SLM Utility G4, is now available as a free download on their website. Designed to be used with the Model 831 and LxT sound level meters, this utility provides a modern interface that will enhance the user experience when setting up the sound level meters or when analyzing data. Also shipped with new ...
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Blast devastates refinery, sends ash raining down on area
An explosion devastated a section of a refinery on Wednesday morning, shaking nearby homes, raining down ash and injuring four people. Experts said the disruption to production would likely drive up gas prices in California. The blast at the Exxon Mobil Corp. facility occurred in a recently installed processing facility, Fire Department spokesman Steve Deuel said. The four-story structure was ...
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All quiet on the workplace-noise front: keeping employees protected from the risk of noise induced hearing loss
It’s a decade since the ‘Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005’ was passed before coming into force in April 2006, putting in place a more stringent cap on exposure limits. So how has this impacted on workers exposed to high levels of noise in the workplace, what are the actual methods and equipment used to ensure that noise is adequately monitored and controlled and what ...
By Casella
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Rotork Schischek launches controller for decentralised control structures in industrial and hazardous areas
More and more applications in the industrial and hazardous area building automation sector require high performance and easy to use control systems. The local control of variable air volume (VAV) and constant air volume (CAV) systems as well as pressure, temperature and humidity eliminates the need for connection to remote controllers. Air volume control is the key to delivering cost effective ...
By Rotork plc
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Why falling oil prices may compromise health protection for oil & gas workers
While the falling price of oil is welcome news for the consumer in the short-term, this is not so great for those working across the sector. A drop in oil prices means that inevitably there will be cost-saving and the biggest concern for employees is the possibility of job losses. In other industries it is very often support functions and areas deemed to be non-profit or non-essential are the ...
By Casella
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Casella to showcase new occupational hygiene monitoring solutions at IOHA 2015
Casella will be presenting its new, next generation noise, dust and vibration monitoring solutions at the International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA) Conference in London on 25-30 April 2015. Designed to simplify the measurement and monitoring of agents that cause work-related diseases, Casella’s latest hand-held and bodily worn instruments offer scalable solutions to those ...
By Casella
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Environmental Professionals Share Information about Lead Poisoning Risks at Shooting Ranges
There are an estimated 9,000 non-military outdoor firing ranges and approximately 16,000 to 18,000 indoor ranges operating in the United States according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The U.S. military alone operates more than 3,000 indoor firing ranges. Millions of law enforcement officers, soldiers and gun enthusiasts regularly visit shooting ranges and ...
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