Author: International Enviroguard

The COVID Virus is Much Smaller Than 0.3 Microns Wide—Here's How That Impacts Mask Safety All around us, the air is full of small solid and liquid particles that are easy for humans to inhale or ingest. Scientists classify these airborne particles by diameter size in units called microns...

Employees in many occupations go to work every day with the full knowledge they will routinely be exposed to dust. In industries such as mining, carpentry, masonry, and manufacturing, among many others, workplace dust remains unavoidable. Although agencies such as the Occupational Health and Safety...

Gamma Radiation Sterilization: A Key Weapon in Bacteria & Microorganism Elimination The most popular form of radiation sterilization, gamma radiation sterilization, is a process used throughout many industries. Though it’s most commonly associated with the medical industry, it's also used in...

When it comes to hazardous materials on the job, most people picture things like harsh chemicals, flames, and sharp objects. However, fiberglass can be dangerous to one's health, particularly if it gets into your skin. Fiberglass splinters are hard to remove and can do some damage if left...

In recent years, an increased number of workplace injuries prompted changes to arc flash personal protective equipment clothing ratings by the National Fire Protection Association. The standards for arc rated clothing standards had not kept pace with increased heavy energy reliance in the workplace...

When it comes to protecting your workers, it's crucial to follow recommended guidelines and safety precautions. If your employees don't have the right personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job, their health and safety are at risk, which is potentially a huge liability. To make it easier...

Particularly Hazardous Substances (PHS) are a subset of chemicals recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as potentially harmful to the health of workers who handle them. Both short- and long-term health effects may occur following exposure to these chemicals,...

Healthcare workers can come across a wide array of occupational hazards on the job. When working with sick and infected patients, it is only natural to come into contact with various fluids and dangerous materials, including blood. To ensure patient and worker safety, having the right personal...