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Articles & Whitepapers
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Heat Stress
Standards Employer Responsibilities under the OSHA General Duty Clause As per the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Section 5(a)(1) – known as the General Duty Clause – employers are obligated to furnish a workplace for their employees that is “free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious harm to employees.” Courts have ...
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Preparing for Wildfires
Take steps now to prepare for wildfires. More and more people make their homes in areas that are prone to wildfires. You can take steps to be ready for a wildfire and prepare your home and ...
News
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Identifying and Mitigating Formaldehyde Exposure Risks in the Built Environment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classified formaldehyde as a probable human carcinogen as far back as 1987. In 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) determined that formaldehyde is a known human carcinogen based on ...
Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and EHS Resources to Protect First Responders from Hazardous Substances
Property Damage and Occupational Health Hazards Caused by Wildfire Smoke
Protecting Outdoor Workers from Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Discussed in New Online Video
Histoplasmosis and Resources to Protect Workers and Building Occupants from Infection Risks
Equipment & Solutions
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Showcase
Remote CO2 Storage Safety Dual Alarm System
The Remote CO2 Storage Safety Dual Alarm (RAD-0102) is designed to protect people who work near carbon dioxide stored or produced in confined spaces. At high levels, CO2 can result in severe negative health effects ranging from headaches, fatigue, asphyxiation, and even death.
