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Control air pollution in the workplace

The importance of pollutant capturing when utilizing fume extraction technology

March 25, 2022

Utilization of extraction and filtration systems has become standard in many manufacturing companies, but they should be applied in a targeted manner.

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.

Conventional gas detection isn't enough when it comes to purge testing

Rick Pedley

October 22, 2021

Purge testing is the process of purging an area of all gases to make sure you know which gases are moving through your gas delivery system. This is the air your gas detection equipment will test when workers are inside the space.

Regular air quality tests of confined spaces identify new hazards

Enter at your own risk

Rick Pedley

March 22, 2021

Testing for hazardous gases can be a challenge in the workplace. Invisible, odorless gases can be difficult to detect, which is why it’s important to test the air before entering the space.

Confined Spaces: Airborne dust & particulates accumulate quickly

These hazardous materials require close exposure monitoring

Kevin Chase

July 1, 2019

Broadly speaking, a confined space is an area that is large enough for a worker to enter and do work, but that is difficult to get in and out of easily, and not designed or intended for regular occupancy.

2019 top standards- OSHA Most Frequently Violated Standards

OSHA respiratory protection standard

Respiratory Protection (1910.134)- OSHA’s respiratory protection standard was the fourth most-frequently cited agency standard in FY 2018.

January 7, 2019

OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard applies to general industry, construction, shipyards, marine terminals, and longshoring. The OSHA respirator standard applies to all occupational airborne exposures to contaminated air where the employee is.

Why you need an industrial hygienist along during OSHA site sampling

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

October 16, 2018

An OSHA health compliance officer (an industrial hygienist -- IH) recently put me in an ethical dilemma. While conducting “side-by-side” air sampling as the employer’s representative during an OSHA inspection, I observed that the OSHA IH was not sampling for asbestos correctly.

Your Guide to Respiratory Protection

September 1, 2018

Respiratory protection is arguably the most vital, potentially life-saving personal protective equipment (PPE), along with fall protection gear. And protecting your employees against respiratory hazards is challenging.

Steel Constructions for the World — Welded in Clean Atmosphere

August 15, 2018

Fume extraction vendor ULT LLC and Indianapolis based Slade Associates, Inc, provider of industrial air filter solutions have entered into a cooperation. Slade will distribute ULT’s air purifiers and take care of customers in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio.

ULT LLC extends Rep Network collaborating with George KELSO Company

August 15, 2018

Fume extraction vendor ULT LLC and Pennsylvania headquartered George KELSO Co. entered into a cooperation. From now on, KELSO will provide ULT’s fume extraction technology to customers in the US States of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.