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Author: International Enviroguard
Ammonium Hydroxide: Safe Handling and Storage
Ammonium hydroxide provides wide-reaching benefits for industries that produce cleaning products, fertilizers, purify water, and others. As the market share and use of this chemical agent grows, an increased number of workers are being put at risk.
Pyrophoric Materials: Safety and Best Practices
The importance of pyrophoric safety precautions in laboratories, manufacturing plants, and other workplaces cannot be understated. While pyrophoric materials have wide-reaching commercial and industrial applications, they pose a significant threat to the health and safety of workers.
Pesticide Use Compared to Smoking Cancer Risk
Emerging studies draw a strong relationship between the use of agricultural pesticides and the rise in cancer rates in the surrounding communities. Using a comprehensive approach to measure health incidents, researchers discovered that cancer incidents rose to a level nearly on par with smoking...
Asbestos Persists in the Supply Chain
The general public has operated under the misconception that cancer-causing asbestos has long been banned in the US. Nothing could be further from the truth. In recent years, asbestos in the US supply chain has increased, putting workers and everyday people at risk.
How to Handle a PPE Breach with Biohazards
Organizations that deal with biohazardous materials typically invest in the personal protective equipment (PPE) and disposable clothing necessary to prevent workers from getting sick. While preventative measures are admirable, preparing for a worst-case scenario remains equally important.
Oil & Gas Worker Fatalities on the Rise
The need for improved oil and gas injury prevention measures appears to be hitting critical mass. More than 12.4 million people worked in the sector during 2023 and the demand for energy sector jobs continues to rise.
How to Keep Cool While Metalworking
Metalworkers are exposed to a wide range of dangers daily that can cause severe burns, respiratory conditions, and damaged vision. While the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) can insulate people from physical contact with fire and molten metals, heat stress can sneak up on unsuspecting...
7 Ways to Mitigate Airborne Molecular Contamination
Airborne Molecular Contamination (AMC) puts our reliance on electronic devices, automobiles, navigation systems, household appliances, and the bulk of next-generation technology at risk. Not seen by the naked eye, microelectronic fabrication plants have experienced mass contamination, resulting in...