Occupational Safety

Don't take risks with dust hazards

Only qualified persons should manage dust hazards due to explosion risk and liability

July 15, 2021

Combustible dust hazards are under-recognized in the industry and can pose a significant risk to your employees' safety and the integrity of your facilities.

Stay on top of training requirements to maximize safety skills

Rick Pedley

July 15, 2021

When hiring a safety professional, companies need to ensure they train this person before putting them in the field, regardless of how much experience they have under their belt. Every job or worksite is unique.

Large concrete installations call for closer CO2 monitoring

Mark Heuchert

July 15, 2021

Through a series of complex chemical reactions (i.e., “carbonation”), CO2 can reduce concrete’s pH and increase its porosity – ultimately impairing the overall strength and durability of concrete. The phenomenon is hastened in humid climates and in large cities or industrial areas where fossil fuels are likely to be burned at higher rates.

How to understand MERV ratings and industrial dust collector filtration

Randi Huckaby

July 15, 2021

Industrial dust collectors are proven engineering control systems to maintain indoor air quality and protect the health and safety of your workers. One of the key factors to keeping your dust collector operating efficiently over its lifetime is selecting the right dust collector filters.

Choose the right PPE based on the contaminants in your facility

Max Kleiner

July 15, 2021

When it comes to preventative measures, there are many ways to combat respiratory hazards. One of the first ways to limit this exposure is with local exhaust ventilation.

Safety Talk

Incident investigations: What to investigate and why

Randy DeVaul

July 15, 2021

Incident investigations are a critical part of your safety program and safety culture. When an incident occurs, when and how you address it is equally as important as what you address and why.

ISEA applauds FDA’s move to end use of non-NIOSH-approved disposable respirators in health care workplaces

July 8, 2021

Effective Tuesday, July 6, non-NIOSH-approved disposable respirators (and related decontamination and bioburden reduction systems) can no longer be used by health care personnel in health care settings.

Magid joins renowned heat safety experts from the Korey Stringer Institute and MISSION to share strategies for industrial heat safety

July 6, 2021

Every day in the United States, 11 workers are seriously injured or die from a 100% preventable injury—heat stress. The World Bank estimates that annual US heat-induced labor productivity losses were over $76 billion in 2010 and are on track to exceed a whopping $584 billion by 2030!

Light the fireworks: It’s Independence Day for Bulwark®

July 1, 2021

Bulwark, the world’s largest flame-resistant (FR) apparel brand, was recently sold to Redwood Capital Investments, LLC, marking a new era for the company as it transitions into a stand-alone workwear organization.

FR fabrics that prioritize breathability are essential for warmer months

Andrew Child Ph.D

June 30, 2021

With the summer months right around the corner and temperatures warming up around the US, workers in a variety of industries are making adjustments to their personal protective apparel kit.