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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It may be difficult for Americans born in the last few decades to imagine a time when drinking beverages out of a plastic bottle, purchased from stores and vending machines, wasn’t commonplace. But before plastic, glass was the main material used in bottling goods. But that’s not all that has changed in the bottling industry. Read More
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Laser cutting allows for precise measurements and for users to get the exact dimensions they want. But the process can also be hazardous to an individual’s health because of the harmful fumes emitted. It’s made even more dangerous if workspaces don’t have the necessary air filtration systems in place.
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While food safety may be on the forefront of some consumers’ minds when doing their shopping this year, food companies may also want to step up their commitment to safety in the workplace.
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As the manufacturing industry bounces back from its post-recession slump, it’s crucial to implement proper safety measures to safeguard workers from occupational hazards, which can include equipment for fume extraction.
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Furniture employees are more likely to inhale or absorb harmful chemicals into their bodies if employers do not install engineering controls like fume extractors.
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As more facilities strive to become certified in the U.S. Green Building Council’s program for sustainable structures, some hospitals are considering following their example and making the switch to LEED buildings, Healthcare Design Magazine reported.
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A recent survey revealed less than half of safety professionals in the oil and gas industry knew about new hydrogen sulfide (H2S) exposure limits recommended by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Occupational Health and Safety magazine reported.
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While air impurities like dust and dirt in a confined work environment can affect the well-being of employees, these contaminants also have the potential to endanger the health of electronics, causing them to fail.
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The potential health effects of handling and processing nanomaterials could impact worker well-being, calling for engineering controls like fume hoods to act as preventative measures.
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