Breathing clean, pure air at work should be a right, not a privilege. And yet, indoor air quality (IAQ) issues continue to challenge business owners year after year. 2016 has been no different. Regardless of industry, four key categories of indoor air pollution prove the most problematic: molds, fumes, dust, and VOCs.
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With the manufacturing sector reporting a skills gap, some higher education institutions are training their students to help fill welding positions in a growing economy.
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While museums and art conservation centers made to preserve culture and history, they are face the risk of environmental contaminants that may deteriorate valuable objects.
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Oil and gas industry workers who are commonly exposed to toxic gases include metalworking staff, who could be protected using welding fume extraction equipment.
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Cancer. The word evokes many feelings in people, sadness and fear top the list. It’s no wonder. On a global scale, nearly 13 million people are diagnosed with cancer every year. Cancer is the leading cause of death in developed countries, including the United States.
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It has long been known that “hot work” jobs come with occupational risks. Hot work is any work that involves burning or using fire- or spark-producing tools, such as one does when welding. Welding, the act of heating surfaces together to the point of melting, creates great potential for hazards to occur. Fire, explosions and exposure to toxic fumes and gases are top risks for hot work welders.
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Over 40 years ago, the topic of indoor air quality (IAQ) was not yet a line item on our national agenda. Beginning in the 1960’s, the concept of outdoor air pollution gained momentum to the point that it was considered a credible health risk. The government eventually intervened. In 1970 Congress proposed and President Nixon Read More
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Workers can inhale cadmium dust, fumes, or mists but cadmium can also settle on skin and contaminate food and clothing. Elimination, avoidance, or containment of this noxious substance is imperative as contact with cadmium can damage the body’s cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, neurological, reproductive, and respiratory systems. Cadmium is a known carcinogen.
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Workplace indoor air quality (IAQ) has been a relatively modern concern within the larger environmental focus, spawned in the 1970’s. Mid-century concerns, such as asbestos and lead exposures, led to awareness of second-hand tobacco smoke and radon, thus guided present-day topics such “sick building syndrome” into public consciousness. Indoor air pollution won’t go away. Instead, it has grown with various advancements in industry.
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Metal casting has been an essential necessity since iron was first discovered around 2000 BC. As individual and community need for metal parts grew, commercial manufacturing emerged. America’s first iron foundry was established near Lynn, Massachusetts in 1642 and since then, the industry has grown to nearly 3,000 foundries, employing more than 200,000 workers. American Read More
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