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Author: International Enviroguard
Chemical burns in the workplace: Prevention and Treatment
Chemicals are widely used across numerous industries but can cause serious harm if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin. Certain chemicals, including gasoline and lye, can even cause burns on the eyes, skin, mouth, or even internal organs. In severe cases, chemical burns can lead to...
PFAS Safety: PPE and Mitigation Efforts
The convenient consumer products many families grew up with may cause serious human and environmental harm. People who handle items containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remain at heightened risk. This group of chemicals does not break down quickly, and growing evidence indicates...
How to Choose the Right Hair Restraint
Bouffant caps, mob caps, hairnets, pleated bouffants, and flat bouffants—are they the same thing? The short answer is no. While these garments all serve the same purpose of restraining hair, they are commonly confused.
How to Safely Handle Opioids in the Workplace
Opioid drugs are a significant problem in the United States, not only for those with substance abuse issues, but also for the many individuals who encounter opioids in the course of their typical work duties.
OSHA Poised to Crack Down On 'Fatal Four' & Construction Safety Gear Violations
Workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities dramatically declined roughly throughout the last half-century due to heightened awareness about construction safety gear. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) created and updated regulations regarding best practices and personal...
What you Need to Know About Lab Pack Disposal Safety
Packing, handling, and disposing of hazardous waste is no small task - and it shouldn't surprise you to learn that there's a whole process for this while staying safe. Lab packs play a big role in this process. In this post, we're going to take a deep dive into everything you need to know about lab...
Laboratory Biosafety Levels: Requirements and PPE
Research and biomedical labs often work with live and potentially dangerous microorganisms. For this reason, specific lab designs, lab safety procedures, and personal protective equipment for biosafety labs must be in place to prevent contamination or the accidental release of these contaminants.
How to Avid Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Mistakes
The pharmaceutical waste management market is expected to increase from $1.19 billion in 2017 to $1.98 billion by 2025, positioning it as a global health, safety, and environmental concern.