Author: International Enviroguard

People working in industries such as warehousing, trucking, and product distribution often think about workplace injuries through the lens of machinery and common back strains. While the statistics regarding those incidents remain concerning, a wide range of other items in these and parallel...

The storage and handling of ammonia is a topic that must be prioritized in your workplace safety plan if applicable. This article reveals how to protect your employees from experiencing injury or illness due to ammonia exposure.

You work hard to ensure you have a safe workplace. You regularly host safety meetings, follow all OSHA workplace guidelines, and regularly train your team on the best practices for your industry. But, if you aren’t equipping everyone with the right personal protective equipment (PPE) you could be...

Many workers handle and work with hazardous (or potentially hazardous) chemicals on a daily basis, and it it's imperative that they keep themselves, their peers, and the surrounding environment safe. But where do they look to truly understand the risks associated with the solution, the proper...

When it comes to manufacturing and finishing, one of the most crucial processes is abrasive blasting, aka sandblasting, grit blasting, or media blasting. Although this system is relatively simple, it can also be incredibly dangerous if not done correctly. In this article, we're going to look at the...

It may come as a surprise, but many mass-produced items pose a risk that requires personal protective equipment (PPE) to be worn during the manufacturing process. For example, a chemical known as Perchlorate is present in dry food packaging. This chemical negatively impacts brain development. Most...

Some 350 million metric tons of asphalt are produced each year, mainly for road paving and roofing purposes. While asphalt has a variety of benefits, those who work with it can be subject to the health effects of occupational exposure to asphalt. For example, asphalt mishaps are responsible for...

Workplace safety is always a priority, particularly when working with hazardous chemicals and liquids. Two of the most prevalent types of dangerous liquids on job sites are those that are flammable and/or combustible. Although these terms may seem interchangeable, there are distinct differences...