What is Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease?Legionella is a type of bacterium which is found naturally in fresh water. Legionnaires’ disease is caused when the legionella bacterium infects the lungs and cause pneumonia. The bacteria can also cause a less serious...
If not properly controlled, handled, shipped, disposed, etc., many chemicals can be nasty to humans and the environment. As part of the EPA’s Community Right-to-Know Act, the EPA requires U.S. businesses to annually report certain chemicals they are releasing through...
“What we learn with pleasure we never forget.” – Alfred Mercier Learning is an important part of developing and advancing in your career. Sometimes specific training is required by an employer or OSHA, and other times you may be looking to expand...
Interpreting silica lab results can be a bit overwhelming, so let’s break it down to make it easy. Doctorates look great on resumes but certainly aren’t needed to interpret silica sampling results. First things first. Conduct sampling and send your results to a...
On the job emergencies are no laughing matter. Before we dive into a serious topic, we thought you might enjoy a chuckle. Before Chuck Norris gets involved, it’s important that your internal team has a plan for emergencies. Be sure to train your staff on...
Working with scaffold can be dangerous work. In fact, scaffold citations were the number three most cited standard by OSHA in 2017. Follow these simple tips to keep your workers safe: Tip 1: Safely Use A Ladder to Access Scaffold If a scaffold platform is more than...
