by Mike McFadden | Nov 4, 2016 | Asbestos, Ergonomics, Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
Unless you are really into skiing, snowmobiling, or dog sledding, chances any mention of snow won’t have you jumping for joy. Along with all the holiday shopping, swapping out summer clothes, and getting things ready around your home, your office will need some prep...
by Mike McFadden | Oct 21, 2016 | Health & Safety
Brace yourself – year end is coming. Time to ask the age-old questions about your organization’s progress: What went well? What could have gone better? What can be done to improve? Besides profit margins and employee kudos, safety should always be a topic of...
by Mike McFadden | Oct 5, 2016 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
“Employee wellness program.” Albeit a buzz term, employee wellness programs can have some serious implications for your operation. There is no skating around the fact that it can be sizable upfront investment. If properly implemented and maintained, it can seamlessly...
by Mike McFadden | Jul 12, 2016 | Health & Safety
Keeping your employees up to date with health and safety trainings is essential to any organization’s ultimate success. It keeps your workers aware of potential occupational hazards and provides them with the knowledge to react appropriately in the event of an...
by Mike McFadden | Jul 8, 2016 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
Protecting your employees can be a full time job, and your very first step as an employer should always to be aware of occupational hazards and how to effectively control them. Sometimes answers to safety concerns are easy: Invest in a new, wobble-free ladder. Put...
by Mike McFadden | May 5, 2016 | Asbestos, Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
When we talk about occupational injuries and illness, asbestos exposure is still a hot topic of discussion: long-term exposure can cause asbestosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and mesothelioma. Although asbestos is not...