ventilation

A quick guide to welding safety

Mistakes could have serious consequences

October 14, 2019

It only takes a cursory examination of a welding torch to understand there are some real safety concerns with this craft. Welding is a 100-plus-year-old practice that's still a fundamental component of machine work and industry today.

Rust Proof Chemical Resistant Canopy Hoods

July 13, 2017

Canopy Hoods are designed to collect and exhaust corrosive vapors, heat, steam and odors. They are available in 36”, 48”, 72” & 96” widths, in Wall or Island models. Canopy hoods are available in either molded chemical resistant flame retardant one piece composite resin or fabricated of welded type 304 stainless steel.

Worker overcome by fumes in 3,000-gallon vinegar tank

Rob Salamida Co faces $79k in OSH fines

March 30, 2016

Even vinegar can be hazardous under certain circumstances. An employee at the Rob Salamida Co. food manufacturing plant in Johnson City was instructed to enter and clean the insides of a 3,000-gallon tank containing vinegar on Sept. 28, 2015.

OSHA: PPE could have saved four DuPont workers killed by gas

Investigators find serious failures in 2014 toxic release in LaPorte, Texas

May 18, 2015

Four workers killed by a lethal gas in November 2014 would be alive today had their employer, DuPont, taken steps to protect them, an OSHA investigation found.

Cold not the only winter hazard faced by workers

OSHA gives tips for avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning

February 11, 2013

A worker in a New England warehouse was recently found unconscious and seizing. Several of his co-workers also became sick. The culprit? Carbon monoxide poisoning. All of the windows and doors were closed to conserve heat, there was no exhaust ventilation in the facility, and very high levels of carbon monoxide were measured at the site.

MSHA finds fewer violations, but frequent violators persist

One mine operator cited 35 times in two years for same hazard

January 28, 2013

December impact inspections by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found one of the lowest number of violations to date, but Joseph A. Main, assistant secretary of labor for mine safety and health said: "We still see some mines that fail to address recurring problems that put miners at risk."

ACGIH presents Fundamentals in Industrial Ventilation and Practical Applications of Useful Equations

July 12, 2012

ACGIH® and its renowned Industrial Ventilation Committee present two continuing education courses in September.

Under cover of darkness...

May 2, 2012

On the night of March13, Mine Safety and Health Administraton (MSHA) inspectors paid an unannounced visit to Redhawk Mining LLC, Redhawk # 1 Mine in Floyd County, Ky.

Texas chemical fire ends with citations

April 4, 2012

A chemical company's woes didn't end with the fire that burned its blending plant to the ground.

MSHA announces results of October impact inspections

One of targeted mines was placed on pattern of violations last April

November 23, 2011

The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) today announced that federal inspectors issued 226 citations and orders during special impact inspections conducted at eight coal mines and three metal/nonmetal mines last month.