Workplace Solutions

Washington – Chemicals used in poultry processing plants may pose a risk to inspectors and plant workers, according to affidavits from two U.S. Department of Agriculture employees.

Washington – NIOSH on April 24 issued a recommended worker exposure limit of 1 microgram per cubic meter of air for carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers.

More than 16 years after OSHA suggested a comprehensive silica dust standard is necessary, stakeholders such as the American Foundry Society continue to meet and argue about the issue.

New York – The risk of developing lung cancer increases when workers smoke, are exposed to asbestos and have asbestosis, according to a new study from the American Thoracic Society.

Rome – Physically demanding work may increase the risk of heart disease, two European studies suggest.

Fresno, CA – With warm weather approaching, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health on April 4 launched its 2013 Heat Illness Prevention Program.

The Power Dry ¼ Zip Shirt can be worn easily under outer layers with four-way stretch, next-to-skin comfort. The material has the ability to breathe, wick perspiration and dry in a flash.

This line of fully disposable supplied-air respirator hoods (Shown: The Maintenance-Free Tyvek Hood) are designed with the breathing down tube and head suspension completely integrated so the hood is constructed into a one-piece assembly.

The Wolverine Griffin work boot features individual DuraShocks compression pads in the heel to absorb shock and return energy in each step.

The Ventis Slide-on Pump is compatible with both the Ventis MX4 and the MX4 iQuad multi-gas detectors.