Industrial Hygiene

Industrial hygiene is a field of science that aims to analyze, measure, identify, and control hazards in the workplace environment. It includes elements like ergonomics, air quality, chemical exposure, biological hazards, and more. Check in here for the latest content about industrial hygiene.

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Industrial Hygiene
5 Major Benefits of Working with an Industrial Hygienist

Industrial hygienists take a scientific approach to workplace health and safety. Here's how your company can benefit from hiring one.

By: Jonathan Sharp
Industrial Hygiene
Why You Should Hire an Industrial Hygienist

Industrial hygienists play a critical role in keeping workplaces safe - here's why your company needs one

By: Jonathan Sharp
Hazardous Materials Safety
How to Safely Dispose of Hazardous Waste

You are legally responsible for all the hazardous waste you create. So, how should you get rid of it? This article will help you with the process.

By: Henry Skjerven
Industrial Hygiene
5 Essential Exposure Limit Terms Worth Knowing

Exposure limits indicate when your workers are in danger. Understanding them is critical.

By: Safeopedia Staff
Industrial Hygiene
Tips for Protecting Workers Against Silica

Crystalline silica is a common workplace hazard that can lead to serious chronic conditions. Find out how to keep your workers safe from it.

By: Karoly Ban Matei | HR and Safety Manager
Industrial Hygiene
Reducing Silica Exposure in Manufacturing

Silica dust poses serious health risks to workers in manufacturing. Learn about the dangers and what you can do to prevent exposure.

By: Safeopedia Staff
Industrial Hygiene
Top 5 Ways for Power Plant Workers to Avoid Asbestos Exposure

Make sure all your bases are covered when it comes to asbestos exposure. Prevent future complications by protecting yourself properly now.

By: Tim Povtak
Industrial Hygiene
Top Tips for Preventing Chemical Spills in the Workplace

Implementing these best practices for storing, handling, and transporting chemicals will help prevent chemical spills in your workplace.

By: Tom Considine
Industrial Hygiene
FAQ: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Asbestos Handling

The use of toxic asbestos has dropped significantly in recent decades, but the incidence of asbestos-related disease has remained frighteningly steady. The continued threat of asbestos exposure remains real, making personal...

By: Tim Povtak
Industrial Hygiene
Managing Health and Safety Concerns Associated with Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology describes a wide range of technologies and materials that create, manipulate, or use particles of the same minute size. The materials used, known as nanoparticles, have dimensions roughly between 1 and 100...

By: Kurina Baksh
Industrial Hygiene
Q&A: Automobile Mechanics and Asbestos Exposure

What is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that can be mixed with materials to make them stronger and more heat resistant. It was ubiquitous in construction materials and many machine parts until the...

By: Tim Povtak
Industrial Hygiene
Q&A: Construction Workers and Asbestos Exposure

The construction industry today is safer than ever, stemming from better equipment, increased awareness, tighter regulation and improved technology. Yet one lingering problem — a very quiet one — still exists: potential for...

By: Tim Povtak

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