by Mike McFadden | Aug 2, 2015 | Industrial Hygiene
If you read our last post, you know that formaldehyde is abundant in our natural environments, and sometimes our homes. The story is much the same with mold. Mold spores are everywhere, almost all the time. It is not possible to build a standard residential home that...
by Mike McFadden | Jul 24, 2015 | Industrial Hygiene
The word “formaldehyde” may immediately trigger thoughts an awful smell wafting through the air on frog dissection day. The compound is commonly used in medical settings as a preservative, but what is it, exactly? Formaldehyde is a colorless, pungent,...
by Mike McFadden | Jun 19, 2015 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
Workplace eye injuries are staggeringly common, affecting more than 2,000 people in the United States each year. Even more surprising is that an approximate 90% of them could have experienced less severe symptoms, or even prevented the injury altogether, by employing...
by Mike McFadden | Jun 5, 2015 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
If you are planning a project in which your workers will be exposed to hazards, the importance of choosing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) selection cannot be overemphasized. A myriad of factors must be taken into account during selection of eye...
by Mike McFadden | May 22, 2015 | Asbestos, Industrial Hygiene
The 1986 signing of The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) effectively began the era of asbestos regulations. AHERA (40 CFR 763) applies to K-12 schools, so while most building owners are not subject to its regulations, it is worth knowing that many...
by Mike McFadden | May 13, 2015 | Asbestos, Industrial Hygiene
Asbestos: even just the slightest murmur of the word may have your mind sounding an alarm. While it is important to understand the risks of prolonged asbestos exposure, it is also worth gaining some background knowledge regarding what it is exactly, as its...
