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 | Feb 19, 2016 | Industrial Hygiene
If you have ever had your workplace tested for potential hazardous material exposure and end up having trouble making sense of analytical results, you’re not alone. Regulatory requirements say one thing, and the NIOSH REL and/or ACGIH TLV numbers included on your...