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Steel Industry: Are 500% Tariffs A Good Idea?
WILL A 500% TARIFF ON CHINESE STEEL HELP OR HURT AMERICAN JOBS? There are no easy answers. We work with many companies in the steel industry, but we also work with many companies that use steel in their manufacturing. We manufacture our own CMAXX dust and fume...
NIOSH HAZARD EVALUATIONS
NIOSH HAZARD EVALUATION: NO,YOU SHOULDN’T BREATHE POWDERED SHARK CARTILAGE Most people would prefer to avoid having health inspectors show up at their workplace. So why were there 194 requests for health hazard evaluations in 2015 (one of which involved a facility...
10 Reasons Engineering Controls Work Better Than PPE
Correctly using PPE (personal protective equipment) can be very effective. So why does OSHA consider it a “last resort” for health and safety? Let's take a look at PPE and engineering controls and explore what is practical for certain situations. Viable Risk...
Rarest Metal On Earth? It May Surprise You
Do You Know Which Is The Rarest Metal? The most common metal on this list – and the most common metal in Earth’s crust – is aluminum. But it's not the rarest metal. It is the 3rd most common element in the Earth’s crust, after oxygen and silicon. There is more iron...
Weld Smoke: Know the Health Risks
Weld Smoke and Fume Dangers Weld smoke is a direct cause of Pneumosiderosis, also known as welder’s lung. Inhaling iron dust or fumes, usually from welding, is a serious health issue. While it’s one of the most common occupational lung diseases of welders, it’s not...
Whistleblower Dilemma: Your Safety or Your Job?
Afraid to report unacceptable safety conditions at your work site? OSHA can protect you from retaliation. It is a known fact that many workers are forced to work in unsafe environments. Most companies certainly strive to provide safe and healthy working conditions...