6 Ways to Improve Mining Safety by Aerial Drone Data
Maintaining safety standards across the enormity of a mine is no easy feat. While fatal incidents have been on a gradual downward trend for the past two decades, statistics from NIOSH show persistent risks to worker safety. In 2018, approximately 63% of…
E-Books: NIOSH Pocket guide to chemical hazards
CDC NIOSH Pocket guide to chemical hazards (NPG) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The pocket guide presents information taken from the NIOSH/OSHA Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards, from National…
What Is a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sometimes a face mask just isn’t enough. Filtering low-quality air and preventing particulate matter from reaching the lungs is important. But what about when the air itself is toxic or if there simply isn’t enough of it to breathe in? For those…
Can you wear any pair of earmuffs with a hard hat?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Q:Can you combine any pair of earmuffs with a hard hat and still get full protection from them, or can only certain types of earmuffs be worn with them? A: The short answer is “no.” You cannot combine any pair…
What is the difference between primary and secondary spill containment?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Q:What is the difference between primary and secondary spill containment? A:When storing oil and hazardous chemicals, we are obliged under the law (EPA, OSHA, NIOSH, NOAA, and so forth) to ensure that these substances are stored properly and securely…
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…
OSHA NIOSH Heat Safety Tool:Safety APP.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you’re working in the heat, safety comes first. With the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool, you have vital safety information available whenever and wherever you need it – right on your mobile phone. [/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_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px !important;border-top-width:…
NIOSH publishes fact sheet on fatigued driving in oil and gas industry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For oil and gas workers, fatigue caused by a combination of long work hours and lengthy commutes can contribute to motor vehicle crashes – the leading cause of death in the industry – a new fact sheet from NIOSH states.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″…
LiftRight:Safety APP.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“LiftRight℠ from EMC Insurance Companies makes it easier than ever to use the NIOSH Lifting Equation to analyze the safety of lifting tasks. Just enter your lift data and let LiftRight perform the calculations for you.[/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_1494663199000{margin-bottom:…
