11/18/2019 Vaping has become quite popular over the past few years. Many people that vape are ex-smokers, trying to find a “healthier” alternative to cigarettes as well as other types of tobacco use. Many from the older generation grew up without scientific knowledge that tobacco use is a significant health Read more…
9/30/2019 Carbon dioxide is classified as a simple asphyxiant. That is, it is non-toxic and unlike other materials such as hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen cyanide and its closely molecularly-related substance, carbon monoxide – all classified as chemical asphyxiants – it will not chemically interact with our respiratory system, causing our body’s Read more…
2/8/2021 During a casual conversation with a coworker about vineyards in New Mexico and how they compare to wineries and vineyards in other parts of the country (of course Napa and Sonoma Counties headed the list), the topic switched gears to the health effects of wine and whether red wine Read more…
2/15/2021 Sleep tight…and don’t let the bed bugs bite! A common saying that many of us have heard or even said or been told by a loved one right before retiring from our day and getting ready to lie our head on down on a soft pillow. Unfortunately, not having Read more…
9/16/2019 I remember a story about a government employee that was assigned to wiretap the phone of several mob bosses in New York. He was left in solitude with a bed, bathroom, small kitchen and a desk, where his surveillance equipment was operating 24 hours every day. He was required Read more…
7/22/2019 With so many states legalizing marijuana for medicinal and adult recreational use, many employers are being challenged for how to implement mandatory substance abuse testing. Working under the influence of any substance is a very serious situation – especially for equipment operators where a miscalculation can result in a Read more…
7/15/2019 On June 25, 2019, Illinois became the eleventh state (along with the District of Columbia) to legalize the use of marijuana for adult recreational use. Meanwhile, there are 33 other states that permit the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. And with the exception of Idaho, South Dakota and Read more…
6/17/2019 On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart gave an emotional testimony before a House panel as he called on Congress to reauthorize a fund that compensates victims of 9/11 and their families. Nearly seven years after that fateful day, many began to suffer from various types of Read more…
5/13/2019 Today we are seeing the next generation of S&H professionals moving into prominent positions. It is great to see that the visions of the pioneers in our profession are not fading and even becoming part of mainstream America. Just look at recycling efforts around the country as well as Read more…
4/29/2019 Welding is a common task performed at worksites in the US and around the world. It is a process that joins materials, usually metals, by using high heat to melt parts together, allowing them to cool and fuse. Welding is different from other metal-joining techniques such as brazing and soldering as these operations use Read more…