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Hazardous Solvents in Building and Construction
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Hazardous Solvents in Building and Construction
Dangers of Solvents in Building and Construction In construction and development, each project represents a physical structure and reflects our commitment to safety and sustainability. The construction industry relies on many materials and processes, from towering skyscrapers to residential homes, including hazardous solvents. While solvents are indispensable in tasks like paint thinning, adhesive application, and … Continue reading
Silica Exposure in Building, Road Construction, Rock Quarries: The Silent Threat
Silica Exposure in Building and Road Construction, and Rock Quarries: A Silent Threat to Workers’ Health Silica exposure poses a significant health risk to workers in various industries, with building and road construction and rock quarries standing out as high-risk environments. Silica, a common mineral found in materials like sand, concrete, and stone, can become … Continue reading
Preparation of HASPs For Construction Site Cleanup
Guide to Construction Site Cleanup Prep of HASPs Four types of construction jobs made it onto Business Insider’s list of the 34 deadliest jobs in the US. Topping these at number four were construction trade helpers. These are workers that assist on construction sites. The fatal injury rate for this group is close to 44 … Continue reading
3 Main Types of Decontamination
Three Main Types of Decontamination Globally, more than 1 billion workers face exposure to hazardous substances every year. This can include chemicals, vapors, pollutants, and much more. Exposure for U.S. workers is also as high, with over 550,000 chemical products currently in existence. About 32 million workers have the potential for exposure to one or more of … Continue reading
Community Air Quality Monitoring Services
Community Air Quality Monitoring Services: Atlantic Environmental Did you know that bad air quality can cause shortness of breath, make the eyes and throat itchy, or even impact the cardiovascular system? Poor community air health can impact everyone in the area, especially if pollutants are at unsafe levels. Luckily, testing is available to monitor air pollutants and … Continue reading
Noise Surveys, Noise Testing, Industrial and Community
Written By: Robert E. Sheriff, MS, CIH, CSP, President September 25, 2020 The method for performing noise surveys in an industrial location versus community noise ordinances are different. Industrial facilities primary objective is OSHA Compliance with noise standards and preventing workers from hearing loss. In commercial situations, the primary objective is compliance with Community Noise … Continue reading