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Video: Hydrogen Sulfide Employee Training

Employees can work safely in areas where the potential of hydrogen sulfide exists by following their organization’s Hydrogen Sulfide Contingency Plan;  knowing how and when to use respiratory protection, and knowing the meaning of their facility’s hydrogen sulfide warning sounds and…

H2S Gas and how to handle its Emergency

Hydrogen sulfide ( H2S ) is a flammable and explosive gas, and can also be toxic when inhaled. It’s heavier than air, so it tends to collect in poorly ventilated, low-lying areas such as basements, wells, and sewer lines. Because…

Photo of the day: Choosing the Right Face Mask and the difference between a respirator and face mask

Face masks and coverings have become a familiar sight over the last year as we all work together to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control. But with so many on the market, are any face masks better than others and…

Breath Safely: The Proper Use of Respiratory Protection

Exposure to the gases, dust, mists, and fumes of hazardous chemicals can cause lung damage, cancer, and other serious conditions of the respiratory and central nervous systems as well as other organs. Your organization has implemented a written respiratory protection…