by Mike McFadden | Jul 24, 2015 | Industrial Hygiene
The word “formaldehyde” may immediately trigger thoughts an awful smell wafting through the air on frog dissection day. The compound is commonly used in medical settings as a preservative, but what is it, exactly? Formaldehyde is a colorless, pungent,...
by Mike McFadden | Jul 17, 2015 | Health & Safety
Temperatures creeping to dangerous heights during the summer months put workers at risk for developing heat-related illnesses. Every year, thousands of workers suffer symptoms of heat-related illnesses that hinder their productivity, sometimes turning fatal; and it...
by Mike McFadden | Jul 2, 2015 | Health & Safety
For many of us, sitting back with friends and family watching an awesome fireworks display is a major highlight of our Independence Day celebrations. To have these firework shows go off without a hitch, it takes particular planning, lots of creativity, and most...
by Mike McFadden | Jun 19, 2015 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
Workplace eye injuries are staggeringly common, affecting more than 2,000 people in the United States each year. Even more surprising is that an approximate 90% of them could have experienced less severe symptoms, or even prevented the injury altogether, by employing...
by Mike McFadden | Jun 5, 2015 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
If you are planning a project in which your workers will be exposed to hazards, the importance of choosing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) selection cannot be overemphasized. A myriad of factors must be taken into account during selection of eye...
