Industrial hygiene began as a medical specialty in the early 1900s. Scope creep among OHS pros is occurring now and will expand in the future, too. The challenge for OHS pros, and others, is to know when to expand or establish limits of OHS capabilities.

Awareness of respirator fit testing or face fit testing has increased over the years due to an expansion in regulation globally and from impacts of the global pandemic. Many times, the focus is strictly on two of the benefits, sizing the respirator and confirming the fit of the respirator. 

MSHA has launched unprecedented effort to protect miners from serious illnesses such as black lung disease and silicosis. The organization reports that silica dust affects thousands of miners each year and, without adequate protection, miners face risks of serious illnesses, many of which can be fatal. 

Blackline Safety has announced that it will now offer boosted protection for the industry’s most at-risk worksite maintenance activities.

Acid Storage Cabinet is specifically designed for the storage of corrosive chemicals.

Corner Canopy Hoods are the solution to maximizing your wasted space in corner areas and can either be wall mounted or suspended from the ceiling.