Workers in industries such as petrochemicals, rubber manufacturing, and printing may be exposed to benzene above the permissible exposure limits (PEL). . Employers and workers must take necessary measures to control and prevent exposure to benzene in the workplace.

Respiratory protection plays a crucial role in safeguarding the health and well-being of workers in the battery manufacturing industry. The production of batteries involves various hazardous substances, including lead, sulfuric acid, and other toxic chemicals, which can pose severe respiratory hazards. Employers in the battery manufacturing sector have a responsibility to identify and control these hazards to ensure the safety and health of their employees.

Long-term exposure to cadmium can lead to severe health problems including kidney damage and lung cancer. This article provides information on the hazards of cadmium exposure, available controls, and the use of respiratory protection to safeguard employees.

Employers in the manufacturing and welding industry have a responsibility to identify and control these hazards to ensure their employees' safety and health. In this comprehensive article, we'll provide a detailed overview of the different types of respiratory hazards in welding and how they can be effectively controlled using various techniques and measures.

Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is a hazardous material that can cause serious health problems when inhaled or ingested. It is essential to take measures to control and eliminate the exposure of workers to this hazardous material.

The training requirements of the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) and practical examples of how to ensure employees understand these requirements and meet the requirements of their respiratory protection program

Quantitative fit testing or QNFT is a great option for fit testing workers. Quantitative fit testing is a specific type of fit testing which provides a numerical assessment of an employee’s ability to wear the respirator based on particle leakage into the facepiece.

Qualitative fit testing is a specific type of fit testing, which meets OSHA standards, and provides a qualitative evaluation on the protection that a respirator provides to an employee. Find out more detailed information on qualitative fit testing,

OSHA has regulated asbestos exposure in the workplace since the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. OSHA has also established industry specific asbestos standards to protect workers in the US with exposure to this hazardous substance. Learn how asbestos exposure applies to your business.

OSHA is a federal law that is applicable to private sector workers in the United States. It does not automatically expand to workers at state and local government agencies (otherwise known as public sector workers). However, OSHA allows individual states to create and operate state specific plans which meet or exceed the Federal OSHA requirements.

In the PPE standard, OSHA reinforces and requires that employers proactively evaluate the workplace to determine if hazards exist or are likely to exist, which require the use of personal protective equipment. There are many reasons why it is in the best interest of your company to proactively identify potential hazards and provide adequate PPE if the hazards cannot be controlled.

Under the Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132) standard, OSHA requires that employers evaluate the workplace to determine if hazards exist or are likely to exist, which require the use of personal protective equipment. Ensure your business understands the OSHA requirements for identifying respiratory hazards in the workplace.

Ensure your business meets the OSHA requirements (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134) for a Respiratory Protection Program. If you require employees to be exposed to harmful airborne contaminants which cannot be controlled and you require employees to use respirators, you must implement a written RPP documenting how employees are protected from hazards.

OSHA's final rule on the occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica impacts a wide variety of employers in different industries. Here's how it may apply to your business.

Healthcare was one of the most affected industries due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vest has provided answers to several common questions about Respiratory Protection in Healthcare.

OSHA Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) requirements are affecting a larger and more diverse range of industries than ever before. Learn about the basics of Respirator Fit Testing.

How often should your employees be medically evaluated for respirator use? Dr. Todd Hamel, Director of Occupational Health Services at Vest answers these questions and more.

Employers managing compliant Respiratory Protection Programs? In this article, we explain Voluntary Respirator Use and dispel the most common misconceptions.

Respirator Clearance is a requirement for using respirators in the workplace. Here’s a basic overview of the Respirator Clearance process.