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What Should You do When there is a Flashflood While Driving?
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.
Recent EPA Proposed Chemical Bans
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 Spill Prevention and Preparation
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...
7 Ways to Decrease Chinese Manufacturing Dependence
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.
Legionnaires' Disease: Safety and Prevention
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...
New Welding Illness Identified
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 Evolution of Blast Media Shows Need for PPE, Updated Regs
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.
Viral hemorrhagic fever PPE
Most people have heard of Ebola virus. First discovered in 1976, the deadly virus made international headlines in 2014 through 2016, when an outbreak spread from West Africa and within months progressed into a global epidemic.
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