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Tiny materials pose big hazards

Protecting workers from nanotechnology exposure

August 29, 2019

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has posted new documents intended to provide companies with information and options about controlling possible exposure of their workers to nanomaterials on the job. These workplace design solutions documents provide key tips on the design, use, and maintenance of exposure controls for nanomaterial production, post processing, and use.

A FairWarning Story

The Breath Test: Consumers pop air monitors in their shopping carts, but do they really work?

Nate Seltenrich

August 28, 2019

For a huge swath of Northern California, the air suddenly became hazardous last November. Thick smoke from the most destructive wildfire in state history was delivering a secondary blow to nearly ten million Californians, some of whom turned to a new class of consumer air monitors to help keep them safe.

Safety pros gearing up for 2019 NSC Congress & Expo

August 27, 2019

More than 15,000 safety, health and environmental professionals will descend on the San Diego Convention Center next month for the 2019 National Safety Council Congress & Expo, where they’ll find have opportunities to learn, network and check out new safety products. Keynote speakers Lorraine Martin, President & CEO of the National Safety Council (NSC) and Mick Ebeling, Founder & CEO of Not Impossible Labs and author of: Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn't Be Done, will kick things off.

20 chemicals may be deemed high priority by EPA

August 27, 2019

The EPA is proposing to designate 20 chemical substances as High-Priority Substances for upcoming risk evaluations, per a statutory requirement under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) by. The proposed designation is a required step in a new process of reviewing chemical substances currently in commerce under the amended TSCA.

Top products of the week

August 25, 2019

A product that can handle a variety of small spills is this week’s top occupational safety and health product of the week.

How to train your workers for proper material handling

Vernon Glick

August 23, 2019

Whether you are running a manufacturing business or a logistics company, material handling is going to be a critical part of your day-to-day operations. Despite automation, many companies rely on manual material handling to move finished products or raw materials within gated premises.

Do microplastics in drinking water threaten health?

August 23, 2019

With plastic pollution having emerged as a significant environment and health crisis, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for more research into the potential effect on human health of microplastics in drinking water. “We urgently need to know more about the health impact of microplastics because they are everywhere - including in our drinking-water,” says Dr Maria Neira, Director, Department of Public Health, Environment and Social Determinants of Health, at WHO.

Workers’ comp records ID carpal tunnel syndrome risk

August 22, 2019

Workers who produce clothing, process food, or perform administrative work had the highest rates of work-related carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in California, according to NIOSH-funded research published in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)external icon. CTS is a musculoskeletal disorder that develops when repetitive, forceful motion causes pressure on a nerve in the wrist. Workers with CTS often experience pain, tingling, weakness, and numbness in their hand.

C&W Environmental Solutions promotes Steve Duncan to Chief Operating Officer

Bill Werra Joins company as Chief Growth Officer

August 21, 2019

C&W Environmental Solutions, a leader in dust collection and air pollution control, recently announced the promotion of Steve Duncan to chief operating officer. In this new role, Duncan will continue to manage the company’s operations, as well as assume a greater role in the management of the business through administrative oversite, new product development, and strategic planning and execution.

Industrial Scientific welcomes Parker Burke as General Manager

Parker Burke, formerly of Anderson-Negele, joins the Industrial Scientific leadership team

August 20, 2019

Industrial Scientific, global leader in connected sensing technology, is pleased to announce that Parker Burke has joined the company as senior vice president and general manager. Parker will be responsible for leading Industrial Scientific’s global gas detection and iNet® businesses.