Author: International Enviroguard

The idea of working outdoors with plants, trees, and grass is an attractive way to earn a living or replenish college cash over the summer. While it may seem like roses and manicured lawns, employers and grounds crews tend to fall short in landscaping safety.

Floods were responsible for an average of 110 annual fatalities in the U.S. over the last decade, and many of the people who tragically lost their lives tried to drive through fast-moving waters.

On June 8, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed ban on most uses of the common industrial chemical perchloroethylene. This announcement follows two similar announcements made by the EPA in April, when the agency also proposed bans or restrictions on two other...

Oil spills are defined as the uncontrolled release of crude oil, gas, or any other oil byproduct occurring on land or in the water. And while they're fairly uncommon, the aftermath of an oil spill often has a detrimental effect on the environment and local ecosystems if it's not properly contained...

The pandemic exposed America’s reliance on foreign manufacturing and now supply chain diversification is a hot-button issue. The dependence on cheap Chinese labor and inexpensive imports was addressed during the Trump administration in the form of a trade war and a long-term tariff deal.

While not the most common occupational disease, Legionnaires' disease has proven to be one of the more fatal ones - especially to more at-risk individuals. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it's estimated that about one out of every 10 people who contract...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have recently identified a new occupational hazard within the metalworking and welding industries known as welder’s anthrax.

The history of sandblasting reveals that workers are sometimes exposed to health hazards for decades before government entities craft or update safety regulations. The evolution of sandblasting into modern-day materials highlights why frontline workers need to wear media blasting safety equipment.