Author: International Enviroguard

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...

If you’re exposed to vapors, gases, infectious respiratory droplets, or other airborne particulates within your work environment, it's critical to protect your respiratory system—your short-term and long-term health depend on it. According to the Occupational Safety and Health...

When working with toxic or dangerous substances, having the right protection matters. In the United States, potentially hazardous materials are classified as HAZMAT, and there are many regulations regarding how they can be handled, transported, and properly disposed of. For workers, the best way to...

Every day, in workplaces and settings around the globe, workers handle a plethora of unique and hazardous chemicals. The Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substances Inventory provides information for more than 60,000 chemicals. It would be unfeasible for any professional to get to know...