Long-term exposure to cadmium can lead to severe health problems including kidney damage and lung cancer. This article provides information on the hazards of cadmium exposure, available controls, and the use of respiratory protection to safeguard employees.
Employers in the manufacturing and welding industry have a responsibility to identify and control these hazards to ensure their employees’ safety and health. In this comprehensive article, we’ll provide a detailed overview of the different types of respiratory hazards in welding and how they can be effectively controlled using various techniques and measures.
Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is a hazardous material that can cause serious health problems when inhaled or ingested. It is essential to take measures to control and eliminate the exposure of workers to this hazardous material.
The training requirements of the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) and practical examples of how to ensure employees understand these requirements and meet the requirements of their respiratory protection program.
Quantitative fit testing or QNFT is a great option for fit testing workers. Quantitative fit testing is a specific type of fit testing which provides a numerical assessment of an employee’s ability to wear the respirator based on particle leakage into the facepiece.
Qualitative fit testing is a specific type of fit testing, which meets OSHA standards, and provides a qualitative evaluation on the protection that a respirator provides to an employee. Find out more detailed information on qualitative fit testing,
OSHA has regulated asbestos exposure in the workplace since the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. OSHA has also established industry specific asbestos standards to protect workers in the US with exposure to this hazardous substance. Learn how asbestos exposure applies to your business.
OSHA is a federal law that is applicable to private sector workers in the United States. It does not automatically expand to workers at state and local government agencies (otherwise known as public sector workers). However, OSHA allows individual states to create and operate state specific plans which meet or exceed the Federal OSHA requirements.
In the PPE standard, OSHA reinforces and requires that employers proactively evaluate the workplace to determine if hazards exist or are likely to exist, which require the use of personal protective equipment. There are many reasons why it is in the best interest of your company to proactively identify potential hazards and provide adequate PPE if the hazards cannot be controlled.
Under the Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132) standard, OSHA requires that employers evaluate the workplace to determine if hazards exist or are likely to exist, which require the use of personal protective equipment. Ensure your business understands the OSHA requirements for identifying respiratory hazards in the workplace.
