Global warming has done a number to the Midwest this summer. With another month of hot temperatures expected, it’s important to know the signs of heat stress and how to prevent it.Your enemy: heat! Heat stress can take many forms including: Heat Exhaustion- Occurs...
General Industry Silica Standard Now in EffectBy now you likely know what crystalline silica is and why it’s a danger to human health (think silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease). But did you know that OSHA is now enforcing...
What is Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease?Legionella is a type of bacterium which is found naturally in fresh water. Legionnaires’ disease is caused when the legionella bacterium infects the lungs and cause pneumonia. The bacteria can also cause a less serious...
Safex is growing and we’re pleased to announce that Mikhail Yakhnitskiy, our former intern, is now on the team full-time. Mikhail is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Environment, Economy, Development and Sustainability (with a...
If not properly controlled, handled, shipped, disposed, etc., many chemicals can be nasty to humans and the environment. As part of the EPA’s Community Right-to-Know Act, the EPA requires U.S. businesses to annually report certain chemicals they are releasing through...
