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 | Sep 30, 2016 | Industrial Hygiene
TriMedia is proud to announce we are funding preliminary research on rapid identification of legionella at Northern Michigan University. Our company sprouted in Marquette, Michigan over two decades ago, giving us the unique opportunity to forge a close partnership...
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 | Jun 16, 2016 | Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene
In one of our very first posts on TriMedia: The Blog, we compiled a list of some great ergonomic products designed to make office spaces more comfortable and conducive to productivity. It covered the basics from standing desks to proper chairs, but there are even more...
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...
by Mike McFadden | Apr 12, 2016 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
News of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s new silica rule has sounded the alarm for many business owners – it looks like a heaping pile of trouble for everyone involved. Luckily, OSHA has spent enough time consulting with the industry to come up with...