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What is the Gamma Radiation Sterilization Process?
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...
Understanding the Ins and Outs of Cannabis Waste Disposal
As cannabis becomes legal across the United States, cannabis businesses must figure out how to handle both the product itself and its waste. Because of the chemical nature of cannabis, the waste is not like other byproducts and must be addressed accordingly with a cannabis waste management plan.
Powder Coating Safety and Regulations
Safety and regulatory overview for powder coating processes
Powder coating helps protect surfaces, such as metal, from corrosion and also offers a more pristine finish. This process is often used as an alternative to spray paint, however, the powders used in the process present health and safety...
The Right PPE for Food Processing
The food retail industry is one of the largest industries within the United States, with retail and foodservice sales topping6.2 trillion dollars in 2020 alone. These staggering sales come from a variety of settings, including grocery stores, drug and convenience stores, mass merchandisers,...
What is ANSI Sizing? Does it matter?
ANSI sizing is a national standard for limited-use and disposable coveralls. The standard, ANSI/ISEA 101-1996 (R2008), provides minimum sizing, packaging, and labeling requirements for limited-use and disposable clothing. The standard also includes a sizing chart to help users select the correct...
The Ultimate guide to HAZMAT Suits and PPE
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...
Common Hazards and Safety Tips for Tank Cleaning
Chemicals, corrosives, crude oil, diesel, and other potentially dangerous materials are common materials stored and transported via storage tanks. And, like any sort of tank that's designed to store and transport materials or waste, it needs to be routinely cleaned out to ensure the health of the...
Working with Asphalt: Hazards and Safety Measures
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...
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