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Category Archives: Industrial Hygiene Articles and Facts

Silica-Very High on OSHA’s Inspection List

Written By:  Robert E. Sheriff, MS, CIH, CSP, President December 9, 2019 OSHA issued the final rule for new regulations for exposure to crystalline silica on March 23, 2016. Summary of OSHA Regulation Separate regulations were issued for Construction (29CFR1926.1153) and General Industry/Maritime (29CFR1910.1053). The general provisions to both regulations are generally the same: Permissible … Continue reading →

Recycling Facilities Can Be Hazardous to Workers’ Health

If you need assistance related to Health Hazards at Recycling facilities, contact us a t 973-366-4660 or info@atlenv.com. Written By:  Robert E. Sheriff, CIH, CSP, President March 6, 2020 Recycling Facilities Can Be Hazardous to Workers’ Health A great majority of municipalities and private companies in the United States have recycling facilities where metal, glass, … Continue reading →

Welding Fume Health Hazards – There are Many!!!

If you need assistance with welding fume testing/sampling as discussed in this article, call us at 973-366-4660 or email us at info@atlenv.com for details and a free estimate. Written By: Robert E. Sheriff, CIH, CSP, President February 17, 2020 The Hazards of Welding Fume Welding fumes contain a variety of metals, gases, and chemicals that … Continue reading →

Common Mistakes in Compliance with OSHA Standard for Respiratory Protection

Written By:  Robert E. Sheriff, CIH, CSP, President March 6, 2020; August 2021 Common Mistakes in Compliance with OSHA Standard for Respiratory Protection Year after year, citations for violations of the Respiratory Standard 1910.134 consistently remain in the TOP 5 most cited OSHA violations. Don’t kid yourself, respiratory protection is a complex subject.  You cannot … Continue reading →

Ventilation for Human Comfort

If you need ventilation testing discussed in this article, call us at 973-366-4660 or e-mail us at info@atlenv.com for details and a free estimate. Written By:  Robert E. Sheriff, MS, CIH, CSP, President April 5, 2020 Ventilation for Human Comfort – Offices, Retail Stores Providing indoor air quality to meet the comfort requirements of the … Continue reading →

Building Ventilation – The Proper Air Changes Per Hour (ACH)

If you need ventilation consulting or testing discussed in this article, call us at 973-366-4660 or e-mail us at info@atlenv.com for details and a free estimate. Written By:  Robert E. Sheriff, MS, CIH, CSP, President April 5, 2020; updated August 12, 2021 The amount of fresh air—outside air—that needs to be introduced into a building … Continue reading →