Author: International Enviroguard

Flash fires. Explosions. Flames. Arc flashes. They're all potential dangers associated with various professions. And those who are at risk of these hazards should be wearing FR, or flame-resistant, clothing to stay safe. In this post, we'll take a closer look at FR clothing, the industries where...

Because paint is used in many applications, some industries have to strip this paint for various reasons. For example, contractors and renovators may need to strip paint off wood to refurbish cabinets. Unfortunately, while paint stripping is necessary, it can also be highly dangerous and come with...

More than 7,000 vessels have been beached in Asia since 2009 for recycling purposes, and ship breaking safety standards have been almost non-existent. Reports indicate that thousands of people involved in the ship breaking process have lost their lives to workplace accidents, and an untold number...

Every safety professional likely has smoke tubes on hand for applications such as respirator fit testing and other airflow identification tasks. However, these smoke tubes can emit a plume of 'smoke' that can cause health and safety issues. These risks can happen if the test is not administered...

Working with wastewater and sewage presents many human health risks without the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Wastewater workers encounter chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, viruses, and many more harmful substances while on the job and while performing typical work duties.

Many industries handle, store, and transport fuel every day. But because gasoline and other types of fuel are extremely flammable, there are certain safety measures that must be followed in order to promote worker safety and avoid catastrophic accidents.

One of the challenges of being a clothing manufacturer is staying up-to-date on local laws and ordinances. California has some of the strictest regulations regarding chemicals in the country, so businesses have to pay close attention. One rule, passed in 1986, affects clothing manufacturers and...

A reported 4.1 billion metric tons of concrete structures are poured annually, with the United States accounting for upwards of 90 million. Considered one of the strongest and most cost-effective building materials, concrete production and usage are expected only to increase in the coming years.