Many workplace environments are exposed to a range of respiratory hazards. To safely protect yourself and your employees from these hazards, it’s important to understand what they are and how they affect people. With that information, you’ll be able to...
An arc flash is, very simply, an electrical short circuit through air. Whether it occurs from phase to ground or phase to phase, doesn’t matter. What does matter is that enough energy is present to perpetuate the arc. Lightning and an electric arc welding...
Respirators come in a wide variety of types, shapes, and sizes. The specific type required for adequate protection depends on the type of hazardous substance in the work environment and the type of work being performed. To select the correct respirator, it is...
A back injury is one of the most disabling injuries in America. In the workplace, there are a number of ways we put our back at risk of injury every day, most of which are preventable. Whether you’re an employee who sits at a desk in an office setting, or you...
