OSHA Updates Guidance for COVID-19
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new guidance document to instruct agency staff on enforcement priorities when it comes to handling workplace complaints filed by public and private sector employees regarding the Coronavirus. “Although this enforcement response plan…
Controlling Hazardous Fume and Gases during Welding.
Welding fumes are a complex mixture of metallic oxides, silicates, and fluorides. Fumes are formed when a metal is heated above its boiling point and its vapors condense into very fine, particles (solid particulates). Welding fumes generally contain particles from…
Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mental health in the workplace is a difficult concept for many to embrace. Research continues to demonstrate the critical links between mental health and safe, productive work. Yet sadly, news stories abound with incidences of workplace violence, accidents, and suicide…
Silicosis and Everything you should Know about it
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Silicosis is an incurable occupational disease caused by inhaling dust that contains minute pieces of a mineral called silica (SiO2). Once inhaled, tiny silica dust particles settle deep into the lungs. There, they corrupt macrophages (white blood cells), which causes…
Truckers Major Safety Hazards and It’s Prevention
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While many industries are becoming safer, recent data suggests that trucking is becoming deadlier. In 2017, 1,300 truckers lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents, compared with 752 fatalities just five years prior. And since they’re driving the biggest vehicles on the road, the…
9 Common Sources of Radiation in the Home and Workplace
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Radiation is used in a range of industrial, medical, and communication technologies. Although these have beneficial applications, radiation exposure can be harmful to human health. Some sources of radiation are so common and ordinary that few of us even realize…
Welding gases & fumes Exposure
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welding gases and fumes pose a serious threat to anyone who inhales them. Every welding project emits a different combination of gases. The fumes can cause occupational asthma and damage the nervous system. Keeping your head out of the plume…
E-Books:Occupational Hygiene and Risk Management
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] As awareness of the importance of minimising occupational health and safety risk continues to grow amongst Australian employers, so too does the science of occupational hygiene. Occupational hygiene hazards such as dusts, noise, chemicals, vibration, radiation, ergonomics, light,…
HIV/AIDS Exposure
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a blood-borne disease that is spread through blood and certain body fluids. HIV attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), a much more serious condition. In the workplace, the…
Formaldehyde Exposure
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Formaldehyde is a dangerous chemical, both as a gas and as a liquid. Long-term exposure increases your health risks. Employers who use this chemical must have an exposure control plan in place.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1533633760139{margin-bottom: 4px !important;}”][vc_column][xt_networks title=”Follow Us” force_original_colors=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image…
Drilling fluids Exposure
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Drilling fluids perform various functions. They lubricate drill bits, remove cuttings, and provide a barrier for well control. Inhalation of vapours or skin contact can cause serious health issues, though. Drilling fluids can contain any mix of hundreds of chemicals….
Flour dust Exposure
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Flour dust is a hazardous substance. Workers in baking-related jobs may inhale flour dust when it becomes airborne. The dust can irritate the respiratory tract and lead to occupational asthma, also known as baker’s asthma. The health problems can develop…
Cold stress exposure
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Severe cold stress can lead to hypothermia, which can be fatal. Cold stress can affect people working in cold or wet environments. Workers may show symptoms ranging from shivering to loss of consciousness. Reducing the risks is an important step…
Annual hearing testing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hearing tests are an important part of a hearing loss prevention program. Here you’ll find hearing test information for employers,and workers[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1533633760139{margin-bottom: 4px !important;}”][vc_column][xt_networks title=”Follow Us” force_original_colors=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7126″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1534769310354{margin-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] For Employer If your workers…
Avoiding lead exposure at work
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lead is a toxic, naturally occurring heavy metal. Although used less often than in the past, it can be found in a variety of industries, including construction, mining and manufacturing. “In each of these industries, workers are at risk of…
E-Books:Workplace exposure limits
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Workplace exposure limits Containing the list of workplace exposure limits for use with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.It is 74-pages and was published in 2005. Common workplace health hazards such as chemicals, dusts, and fumes…
