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Environmental Health & Safety

Asbestos Exposure Risks & OSHA

By Nabila Al Hasan, Regulatory Compliance Specialist Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber. Asbestos is an electrical insulator and highly heat resistant which makes it an excellent component for insulation and fire-retardant materials. For these reasons, it was used in the manufacturing of building construction materials for many years.…
Anna Kasson
04/19/21
Environmental Health & SafetyOSHA

Lithium-ion Batteries & SDS Requirements

By Rennee Karlik, Regulatory Compliance Specialist The use of lithium-ion batteries is steadily on the rise due to enhanced performance (less time to charge and last longer) in a lightweight package. More and more products across a wide range of applications are using lithium-ion batteries. Tools, electronics, and devices containing…
Anna Kasson
04/09/21
Environmental Health & SafetyOSHA

COVID-19: Mask Use and OSHA’s Role

By Mary Jones, Manager of Implementation & Delivery, and Veronica Marrero, Regulatory Compliance Specialist The Data COVID-19 appears to primarily be spread through respiratory droplets and aerosols. In non-medical or occupational environments, both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) recommend wearing cloth masks…
Anna Kasson
03/19/21
Environmental Health & Safety

Industrial Lubricant Hazards & Safety Tips

By Nabila Al Hasan, Regulatory Compliance Specialist Lubricant Uses & Properties Lubricant is a fluid designed to reduce friction between two moving surfaces. Different types of lubricants include mineral oil, synthetic oil, aqueous lubricant, and bio-lubricant. They are used for a myriad of purposes in household, medical and industrial settings.…
Anna Kasson
03/02/21