Read more about how 3M and Examinetics have entered into an agreement for Examinetics to be a 3M Preferred Fit Test Service Provider in the United States for occupational customers.
Standardization can help with establishing a unified corporate compliance program when it comes to health and safety across multiple job sites and locations.
Workers should consider what tools they can use, respiratory protection, and other hygiene practices they should employ to help protect themselves from crystalline silica.
Working in confined spaces can be extremely dangerous. The good news is: many accidents and injuries can be avoided.
Selecting personal protective equipment (PPE) can be a daunting experience to some. Does the PPE meet regulatory requirements? How much does it cost? What are the overall benefits? Will it help protect workers from short and long-term hazards? But there are other considerations that health and safety managers, leadership and end-users should take into account when deciding what PPE is
Hearing protection devices (HPDs) are worn for the purpose of reducing noise. From construction to food processing to manufacturing, HPDs can help reduce noise exposure and thereby could help reduce noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Traditionally, earplug manufacturers instruct the wearer to use a two-handed insertion method. But what about one-handed insertion? Let’s learn more…. But How Do You Know How
Wearing a respirator, whether by choice or because of the requirements of your job, is about protection. There are also other considerations that go into choosing what type of respirator you end up using. Protection, fit, comfort, quality and durability – these are all key criteria that should be considered. Whether you are an expert in making these decisions or
Quality is important when it comes to respiratory personal protection products. Even with the right fit, comfort level, certifications, and safety requirements met, if the quality of your respiratory PPE does not hold up, then it is not a product you should invest in or continue to use. Has it been certified by the appropriate regulatory body like the National
There is significant science behind evaluating the fit of respiratory protection. Have you ever heard of qualitative fit testing and quantitative fit testing? No? Let’s learn more. U.S. OSHA specifies approved procedures for both qualitative fit testing (QLFT) and quantitative fit testing (QNFT). There are several methods of QNFT – some involve measuring the concentration of an aerosol challenge agent
When choosing respiratory protection in the United States, there is a lot to consider. Are respirators required by your employer and/or the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)? Has the respirator been certified by the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH)? But even once you select the appropriate respiratory protection given your job and application, another important
