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NIOSH Announces 19 “PHE” Designated Respirators Are Now Obsolete

Jon Redmond /January 18, 2023

19 respirator models, that had previously been approved under a temporary public health emergency (PHE) designation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, are now considered obsolete by the National Institute for Health…

ASTM F3502-21 Barrier Face Covering Standard Overview

Jon Redmond /December 23, 2021

In response to the discovery and subsequent rapid spread of the COVID 19 Omicron variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued updated guidance regarding selection of…

What is Respirator Fit Testing and Why is Fit Testing Important?

Jon Redmond /October 7, 2021

According to NIOSH, over 3 million employees in 1.3 million workplaces in the U.S are required to wear respiratory protection. In the construction industry, healthcare, and general industry, workers don…

What is a Hearing Conservation Program?

Jon Redmond /September 22, 2021

Workplace Hearing Conservation Program High levels of occupational noise exposure can be linked to direct impacts on human health, including permanent hearing loss and psychological stress. These impacts can lead…

Common OSHA Citations in the Cannabis Industry: Employee (PPE)

Jon Redmond /January 23, 2020

Common OSHA Citations in the Cannabis Industry: Employee Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Are you a cannabis cultivator, processor, or involved in another part of the legal cannabis industry? Even though…