Welders’ Occupational Risks Include Chemical Exposure

Welding has forever posed health and safety risks to laborers. But only in modern times have chemical vapors come to light as a dangerous threat – one that can prove deadly if not eliminated. Today, many industry employers are aware of the danger chemical exposure presents and use

Implement air purification solutions to prevent hazardous drug exposure

While drugs can help patients recover from devastating ailments and diseases, the drugs administered to patients may harm health care workers, which call for air purification solutions to prevent exposure.

Control laser surgery smoke and gases with fume extractors

Laser surgery is a life-saving procedure, but workers need to protect themselves from the smoke and plumes that can be generated from laser work using air filtration systems.

3D printing particles may cause respiratory problems

Companies may want to increase the safety of 3D printing by installing fume hoods to remove harmful contaminants.

Equipping Every Workplace with Cleaner Air

Poor indoor air quality can impact the productivity and health of workers across the nation no matter the workplace. To protect employees from contaminants specific to their work facility – from auto plants to hospitals – employers should consider investing in air filtration solutions that will replace air impurities with clean air. Here are ways Read More

Asbestos, Indoor Air Quality, and Occupational Risk

The September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001 claimed nearly 3,000 lives and wounded more than 6,000 others. The devastation didn’t end there if you add the number of people who will die from asbestos-related disease resulting from the rescue, recovery, and cleanup efforts in New York City in the weeks that followed. Because asbestos was Read More

Protecting Welders From Lead Exposure Starts With Fume Extraction

One of the most common chemicals welding workers are exposed to is lead, which could be controlled using welding fume extraction systems.

Indoor Air Quality Challenges In Dental Offices

During a procedure, whether it is the doctor specifically or the technician assisting her, a dentist is doing more than just filling a cavity; she’s keeping her patient, her staff and herself safe from toxic dust and fumes that could cause illness. During any dental office procedure, there are numerous substances that are emitted into Read More

Saving Mona Lisa: Eliminate Indoor Air Pollution

In the art conservation industry, professional painting conservators will tell you that regardless of the monetary worth of your artifact, indoor air pollution will, at some point, negatively affect the intrinsic value of the piece. In fact, as soon as an artist finishes his or her creation, aging and deterioration begin.