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by Scott Stearns | Aug 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Industries Affected by Occupational Lung Diseases
There are many trades and business operations associated with respiratory illnesses. For example, construction workers are a high-risk group for occupational lung diseases, a study by the National Library of Medicine concluded. There is exposure to high concentrations of dusts in closed spaces and they breathe high levels of crystalline silica. Inhaling free crystalline silica causes a lung disease named Silicosis. Processes like brickmaking, quarrying, and foundry work for making building materials are also high risk to workers. Lung function impairment is the most common respiratory problem among workers with exposure to dusts.
Occupational lung diseases also affect the mining, agriculture, and manufacturing industries. Johns Hopkins Medicine reports that crystalline silica is found in the air of mines, foundries, blasting operations, and stone, clay, and glass manufacturing facilities. Further, people at higher risk for occupational asthma often work in manufacturing and processing operations, farming, animal care, food processing, cotton and textile industries, and refining operations.
Warning Signs and Best Prevention
Common symptoms include fever, recurrent respiratory infections, an abundance of mucus, coughing up blood, chest pain, muscle weakness, and shortness of breath. However, occupational lung diseases can be prevented. Avoiding the inhalation of dust and fumes that cause lung diseases is the best thing you can do. Small particles have an easier time reaching the alveoli and settling into the lungs. Trouble begins when this happens in large quantities.
The infographic below illustrates the lung diseases found in various industries and denotes their warning signs in the body. It also presents how an Imperial Systems CMAXX dust and fume collector with DeltaMAXX filters can help save your life.
Contact Imperial Systems today for a review of your dust and fume collection challenges. We will design a system to help keep your employees safe from occupational lung diseases.
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by Imperial Systems | Feb 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
Are you interested in working within the industrial dust collection business? Do you have a background in sales or manufacturing? Check out our opening for a Regional Sales Manager.
Please email Jeremiah Wann (president/CEO) at jwann@isystemsweb.com or call in at 724.662.2801 for more details.
Regional Sales Manager
Overview
Will be responsible for maintaining, developing, and increasing sales nation-wide. The candidate should have industrial air filtration experience along with high degree of mechanical aptitude.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Developing and executing a sales plan in a national territory to meet/exceed sales goals
- Maintaining and growing the existing customer base
- Conducting cold calls to contractors, engineering firms, end users, OEMs, and new dealers
- Maintain communication with existing dealers and expand dealer network
- Regular travel to trade shows and follow up with leads
Qualifications
- Self-starter with outgoing, positive personality
- 3-5 years successful sales experience in an outside sales role
- Industrial and/or manufacturing knowledge preferred and/or work experience in dust collection or air filtration industry
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Proven Sales Experience with Ability to Quantify Reported Results
- Proficient in MS Office and CRM Database
Successful Candidate must
- Practice integrity and professionalism in all aspects of the business
- Demonstrate verbal communication skills
- Exhibit a positive attitude, effective problem solving abilities, and dedication to providing optimal customer service
- Practice effective time management and organizational skills
Compensation
Base salary plus commission, company vehicle, comprehensive medical benefits, paid vacation, and retirement plan.
Sales/Outside Sales
Overview
Will be responsible for maintaining, developing, and increasing sales nation-wide. The candidate should have industrial air filtration experience along with high degree of mechanical aptitude.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Developing and executing a sales plan in a national territory to meet/exceed sales goals
- Maintaining and growing the existing customer base
- Conducting cold calls to contractors, engineering firms, end users, OEMs, and new dealers
- Maintain communication with existing dealers and expand dealer network
- Regular travel to trade shows and follow up with leads
Qualifications
- Self-starter with outgoing, positive personality
- 3-5 years successful sales experience in an outside sales role
- Industrial and/or manufacturing knowledge preferred and/or work experience in dust collection or air filtration industry
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Proven Sales Experience with Ability to Quantify Reported Results
- Proficient in MS Office and CRM Database
Successful Candidate must
- Practice integrity and professionalism in all aspects of the business
- Demonstrate verbal communication skills
- Exhibit a positive attitude, effective problem solving abilities, and dedication to providing optimal customer service
- Practice effective time management and organizational skills
Compensation
Base salary plus commission, company vehicle, comprehensive medical benefits, paid vacation, and retirement plan.
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