8/30/2021 One of the requirements for field work is spill control. Spill control is designed to….well, control spills! And depending on the type and amounts of materials anticipated at a work site, specific materials and equipment need to be available in the event of an unwanted or unplanned release. In Read more…
5/10/2021 The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 provided for the establishment of our Occupational Safety and Health Administration, known as OSHA. It’s primary purpose: to ensure a safe and healthful workplace for the American Worker. The organization is headed up by the Assistant Secretary of Labor, who in Read more…
11/21/2011 During this past year, the technique known as hydraulic fracking, or simply, fracking, has surfaced (and yes, for those of you that are familiar with this process, excuse the unintentional pun) in the national media. Many of us might not even be aware of this process, or, at least, Read more…
11/1/2010 Beryllium is a unique material. It is a lightweight metal with mechanical and thermal properties that make it ideal for use in many applications and industries including defense, aerospace, telecommunications, automotive electronics, and medical specialties. It has a modulus of elasticity almost 50 percent greater than that of steel Read more…
5/20/2011 In Greek mythology, Mercury is the fleet-footed messenger of the Gods. He was the cleverest of the Olympians, patron of translators and interpreters. He ruled over wealth, good fortune, commerce, fertility. . . and thievery. He brought the souls of the dead to the underworld, and was honored as Read more…
3/15/2021 The reasons for remediation activities across the country are as varied and diverse as there are environmental projects. Yet, if we were to take these activities and roll them up into a single category, we would see a common thread. That is, years ago, environmental rules and regulations did Read more…
11/2/2020 Skin exposure to chemicals in the workplace is a significant problem in the U.S. Both the number of cases and the rate of skin disease in the U.S. exceeds recordable respiratory illnesses. In 2018, 25,000 recordable skin diseases were reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) at a 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…
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…
4/8/2019 When people think they are the only one in a public restroom, chances are, they will walk out without washing their hands. And if they do go to the sink after using the bathroom, 95 percent of people fail to wash their hands long enough to kill bacteria. Researchers have found that only two in three people use Read more…