Industrial Hygiene

Anticipated, detection, evaluation and control of hazardous conditions (such as excessive noise) and hazardous substances (such as toxic chemicals).

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Industrial vacuum cleaners could help mitigate confined space hazards

Doan Pendleton

August 4, 2020

From grain handling operations to heavy blast material, pit cleaning with vacuums allows workers to clean outside of confined space.

Curtain walls and fans keep workplaces cool, clean

Tools for IAQ

Walt Swietlik

August 4, 2020

Although largely invisible, indoor air quality is a key concern for any industrial facility. During summer months, workers must be shielded from the dangers of heat stress, while in winter cold drafts and dry air may cause problems.

Plan to be prepared: Spill response readiness in a pandemic world

Carolyn Itle

August 4, 2020

Adjusting to the “new normal” during the Covid 19 pandemic means implementing new safety practices or improving those you currently have in place. Most of us are already following guidelines from the CDC and WHO such as wearing masks, washing and sanitizing hands more frequently and practicing social distancing. But have you evaluated your current spill response plan?

Lincoln Electric® launches VIKING™ 3350 XG PAPR

New Powered Air Purifying Respirator Offers Performance, Versatility & 4C® Optics

July 16, 2020

Lincoln Electric^® introduces the VIKING™ 3350 XG PAPR helmet, complete with exterior grind control, often preferred by welders.

How to identify and correct IAQ issues at manufacturing facilities

Chris Fluharty

July 14, 2020

Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants.

Cleaning up during COVID-19: What you need to know about janitors' risk

Q&A with an expert as companies get back to business

Amanda Rawls

June 25, 2020

Amanda Rawls, South Central District Manager of KPA, answers questions related to janitors, COVID-19 and what employers need to do.

Guardair Corporation introduces syphon spray system to combat COVID-19

Cost-effective, compressed air-powered system sprays cleaners and disinfectants

June 9, 2020

Guardair Corporation, the largest domestic manufacturer of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliant safety air guns and pneumatic accessories, has developed an innovative product to spray cleaning solutions and disinfectants onto workplace surfaces to keep employees safe from infection.

Capture airborne particles to protect worker health

Jon Ladwig

June 7, 2020

In welding operations, controlling airborne dust and fumes is crucial to prevent respiratory problems in employees and to keep facilities in compliance with air quality requirements.

Featured Product: Combustible/Explosive Dust Collector

May 26, 2020

Gold Series X-Flo industrial dust collectors safely handle all the fine, fibrous, toxic and combustible dusts. When equipped with a Camfil explosion vent, they offer the highest combustible dust explosion protection in accordance with NFPA and ATEX standards.

Industrial hygienists are vital players in the war against SARSCOV-2

Greg Richey, CIH, CSP, FAIHA

May 14, 2020

Industrial hygiene may not be a household name, but our knowledge base is exactly what is needed to help win this fight.

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This webinar includes a summary of machine safety requirements for fixed industrial machines, an overview of ANSI B11.0 (similar to ISO 12100), and new requirements and considerations for ANSI B11.0-2020 and ANSI B11.19-2019.

In this webinar, combustible dust experts will discuss the specifications of the upcoming September deadline, as well as the difference between a dust hazard analysis that will provide solutions to mitigate identified hazards and the DHAs that will just check the box.

ISHN Magazine

2020 August

Among the articles in the August 2020 issue of ISHN Magazine, we have information on creating a spill response plan, reopening workplaces amid COVID-19, advice on choosing EHS software, tips on caring for FR clothing, and much more.

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