Author: International Enviroguard

Some work environments come with specific hazards that can affect workers' health and safety. One such hazard can be toxic or poisonous gases, such as chlorine or carbon monoxide. Since these gases are not always immediately detectable, job sites should use a direct-reading portable gas monitor...

To say that job sites are full of potential safety hazards would be an understatement. However, in addition to the nature of heavy equipment, tool usage, and other common hazard potential on the site, it's important to not overlook something that may seem less obvious. Gases, for instance, can...

A wide range of industries place increased emphasis on utilizing cold storage facilities and logistics. In the U.S., cold storage operations enjoyed a market share that exceeded $15.26 billion in 2018. That figure is expected to see a compounded annual growth rate upwards of 3.7 percent through...

By now, you’re probably all too familiar with what it is like to wear a facemask. After the outbreak of COVID-19, these personal protective equipment (PPE) items are far more common than ever before.

Crystalline silica dust ranks among the most dangerous materials today’s workers are exposed to because it seems relatively harmless and may take years to impact their health. These tiny dust particles continue to cause debilitating lung conditions, reduce quality of life, and kill thousands of...

Living in the modern age means that we rely heavily on electricity. Electric power is vital for everything from computers and servers to lights and printers. Job sites rely on electricity to run heavy machinery and power various operational systems. However, while electricity is so valuable, it's...

Throughout the 1970s, the US government pushed to remove lead from paint and gasoline. Thanks to studies that showed the adverse health effects of lead paint exposure, the dangerous substance was phased out swiftly. These days, you might assume that lead paint is no longer a problem, relegated to...

Worker safety is a top concern in all industries. However, some manufacturing settings come with a unique set of challenges that few industries face.