Health and Safety Monitoring News
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Room Alert and CCOHS: Protecting Canadian Workers & Workplaces
Though we talk a lot about workplace safety within the U.S. and OSHA guidelines, ensuring the health and safety of employees is paramount for businesses, facilities, and organizations in many other countries as well. For example in Canada, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) stands as a beacon of guidance and support in this endeavor. Established to promote the ...
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Advanced RWIS Drives Safer Journeys on Korean Roads
Black ice stands as one of the most formidable hazards on the road. In a proactive approach to mitigate this risk on its mountainous highways, South Korea is integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) to enhance safety measures. Throughout Korea, highways are influenced by topography and altitude, making it challenging to assess road ...
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Westech Industrial Announces Partnership with Qmicro for Revolutionary Gas Chromatograph Products in Canada
Westech Industrial Ltd., a leading provider of industrial equipment and services, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Qmicro, the renowned manufacturer of advanced gas chromatograph systems. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Westech Industrial's mission to bring cutting-edge analytical solutions to the Canadian market. Under this agreement, Westech Industrial will ...
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A Beginners Guide to Benzene
What is Benzene? Benzene, a hydrocarbon with a chemical formula of C6H6 and a captivating hexagonal ring structure. Boasting a colourless liquid state and a sweet aroma, benzene has long been recognised for its unique aromatic stability, making it a cornerstone of organic chemistry. Beyond its aesthetic and chemical allure, benzene plays a pivotal role in various industrial ...
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Room Alert Supports OSHA’s New 2024 Compliance Standards
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration isn’t wasting any time, starting off the new year with much anticipated stricter compliance standards regarding worker safety. As of January 2nd, 2024, certain employers in high-hazard industries must submit more injury and illness information to OSHA. OSHA’s new reporting requirement applies to a wide ...
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Residential Trash Compactors
Residential Trash Compactors v. Open Top Dumpsters Property managers across the country have long known about the benefits of utilizing small recycling balers to manage cardboard waste that accumulates in multi-unit buildings. But, did you know that Harmony’s residential trash compactors are an affordable way to save time, space, labor, and money managing waste while improving the tenant ...
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Clear Communication: The Path to Action In Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
In the intricate world of environmental and social impact assessment (IA), the power of clarity cannot be underestimated. As professionals in this field, our ability to convey complex information can determine the success or failure of critical projects and policies, and affect the health, safety, and wellness of populations in assessed regions. Here's how the 5 Golden Rules of Plain Language can ...
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Safeguarding Our Oceans: How Sterilwave Technology is Battling Ocean Pollution
Treating medical waste in island regions presents a unique set of challenges that can strain healthcare infrastructure and harm the environment. One of the primary difficulties lies in the need to transport the waste either to the mainland or to another location within the island, making it logistically challenging and expensive to ensure proper disposal. This added cost burden can be ...
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Industrial Oily Hazardous Waste Recycling Solution - Pyrolysis Plant
Industrial oily hazardous waste poses a growing challenge for various sectors, from petrochemical and automotive industries to oil drilling operations. Disposing of this waste safely and efficiently is not just a regulatory requirement but also a pressing environmental concern. Pyrolysis, an innovative recycling solution, has emerged as a game-changer in the quest for sustainable waste ...
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DOD Technologies Introduces ChemLogic Revive CL4R Four-Point Gas Detection System
Cary, Illinois - September 27, 2023 - DOD Technologies released the ChemLogic® Revive CL4R Four-Point Toxic Gas Detection System designed to upgrade and replace fixed four-point legacy monitors. This advanced gas detector was specially engineered to retrofit into existing monitor racks, seamlessly replacing and upgrading older units. With no required modifications, the CL4R provides upfront ...
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National Preparedness Month and Disaster Planning Resources for Businesses and Institutions
Since 2004, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has designated September as National Preparedness Month (NPM). The annual event encourages people across the United States to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, institutions, and communities. Up to 40% of businesses affected by a natural or human-caused disaster do not reopen according to Ready.gov. This is ...
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FPI's Air Quality Mobile Monitoring Technology Won the Endorsement of "Applicable Technology for Intelligent Chemical Parks".
August 30 - September 1, sponsored by the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, "2023 China Intelligent Chemical Park Construction and Development Conference" was held in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, at the same time organized to carry out the release of the third batch of "Intelligent Chemical Park Applicable Technology."The air quality mobile monitoring technology declared by FPI ...
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Li-ion Battery Risks Reduced by VOC Sensors
Sensitive photoionisation detection (PID) sensors are able to detect potential problems before they occur in the manufacture and use of Li-ion batteries and the enormous variety of devices that use rechargeable batteries. With our ever-evolving digital age, the safe utilisation of Li-ion batteries is of paramount importance to manufacturers and customers. ...
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Empowering Occupational Safety Through VOC Sensor Innovation
In the realm of safeguarding workplaces from hazardous levels of toxic and explosive gases, the creators and innovators behind gas detection instruments and systems play an imperative role. These professionals uphold organisations in fulfilling their duty of care and preventing the dire consequences that result from the failure to shield work environments. To achieve this, ...
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Metash Highlights at Analytica China 2023
Booth Design Eye-catching display boards, attractive logo and high quality exhibits demonstrate the strength and brand value of METASH. Products The product range covers the fields of environment/ food safety/ pharmaceutical/ health food/ cosmetics/ tobacco/ biological samples. Whether it is high-precision laboratory instruments or portable interactive devices, METASH has demonstrated ...
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Asbestos in Floor Tiles and Flooring Materials Still a Concern in Puerto Rico
Up until the late 1970s, asbestos was added to various types of flooring materials and tiles during the manufacturing process to increase the strength and durability of the products. In fact, the Minnesota Department of Health warns that flooring, including sheet vinyl, vinyl or asphalt floor tiles and any associated paper-like backing, mastic, adhesive or glue, may contain asbestos. Virtually ...
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Water Intake Filter for Nuclear Power Plants - Wedge Wire Screen
Water Intake Filter for Nuclear Power Plants - Wedge Wire Screen Nuclear power plants play a crucial role in generating clean and efficient energy, but they also demand stringent safety measures to prevent potential risks. One significant aspect of nuclear plant operation is managing water intake for cooling purposes. To ensure the safety and efficiency of these nuclear power plants, advanced ...
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Ensure Employee Safety With Oregon OSHA Heat Guidance & Room Alert Environment Monitoring
Two years after the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 became part of national labor law, Oregon passed its own workplace safety and health law called the Oregon Safe Employment Act (OSEA). This state law authorizes Oregon OSHA to enforce statewide workplace safety and health rules. Oregon OSHA’s regulations are typically designed to align with the federal Occupational ...
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Cubic Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co., Ltd. (“Cubic”) is celebrating its 20th anniversary at Cubic R&D Center seated in Wuhan Cubic on 22th Ma Gratitude for Two-Decade JourneyChairman and founder of Cubic, Dr. Youhui Xiong, on behalf of Board of Directors, delivered a passionate speech at celebration and expressed his sincere gratitude to all the employees for their efforts and contributions to ...
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Security Risks Accompanying the High-Temperature Season, See How FPI Can Help Industrial Production Enterprises to Operate Safely and Stably
In recent years, all kinds of chemical, natural gas purification and transmission, petroleum refining, pharmaceutical, new materials, iron and steel, coking, cement and building materials, and other enterprises and parks often have safety accidents. Since the beginning of summer, governmental safety supervision agencies at all levels have also continued to issue various types of hazardous ...
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