by Ryan Shaffer | Nov 28, 2023 | Asbestos, Blog, Chemicals, COVID-19, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Asthma is both incurable and deadly. The chronic, long-term respiratory condition narrows the lung’s airways by swelling them up and, in some cases, producing extra mucus. That narrowing creates breathing difficulties which, sometimes, can be life-threatening....
by Chris Walter | Jul 24, 2023 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Uncategorized, Wellness
In every industrial and construction setting, personal protective equipment [PPE] is an indispensable line of defense against workplace hazards. However, one aspect many employers often overlook is the importance of properly fitting PPE. Ill-fitting equipment can...
by Emma Bryant | Jul 5, 2023 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica
Understanding the OSHA Silica Standard In 2017 OSHA began to enforce its new silica rule for the construction industry. Less than a year later, the updated standard went in effect for general industry and maritime. OSHA reduced the permissible exposure limit...
by Chris Walter | May 22, 2023 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Silica
Across numerous industries, silica dust protection is a critical component of workplace safety. Typically, this dangerous, even deadly dust is generated during activities such as cutting, grinding, drilling, and crushing materials that contain crystalline silica, such...
by Ryan Shaffer | Jun 27, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, COVID-19, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
More reach. Better results. In April, Worksite Medical partnered with the largest occupational medicine provider, Concentra. Then, in June, TridentCare and Worksite Medical joined forces. The partnerships both offer expansion. Concentra may now provide its...
by Emma Bryant | May 31, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
Young workers in construction and other outdoor industries may be at a higher risk for workplace cancer from increased carcinogen exposures on the job, according to new data from Canadian researchers. Workers aged 25 years and younger are already at an increased risk...
