A solid respiratory protection program includes understanding the hazards, having the right types of respirators and filters or cartridges, and ensuring workers know how to use and maintain them properly.
The three-part competition aims to inspire improvements in worker safety.
As areas of the U.S. continue to see an unhealthy air quality index, what can be done to ensure people required to work outdoors remain safe?
These reusable and cost-effective masks have been used by workers for years.
The confidential screenings are available to all coal miners, current or former.
The air quality in a building can have negative effects on workers' health.
What health effects are associated with chloroprene vapor exposure?
The company faces citations for two willful, four repeat and seven serious violations.
Look for these signs to tell if the respirators you have or are considering purchasing are NIOSH-approved.
Entries for the third annual award program are due by March 3, 2023.
The challenge invites people to submit ideas on making fit-testing practices better.
Let's look at the background of the sampling process.
Episode 178
Keeping workers healthy through the unhealthiest season of the year is tough. Here's some ways to protect workers from seasonal illnesses.
Packers, shippers and movers can protect themselves from visibly microbial contaminated goods.
The presence of mold at work can cause negative health effects for some workers.
When you're purchasing respirators off a website, there are important elements to be on the lookout for.
Even though the emergency orders ended last week, employers should not stop protecting their workers from COVID-19.
With the height of flu season just around the corner, you can act now to protect yourself and others in the workplace.
Episode 171
Editor Sydny Shepard continues to count down the top five most frequently cited standards and what you can be doing to avoid being penalized for not complying with these standards.
Silicosis can cause difficulty breathing and lead to other medical issues. Learn what practices the Mine Safety and Health Administration recommends to protect workers.