Most of us are familiar with an ICRA Permit, the standard one-page generic form that is recycled time and again, from facility to facility.  The form, that is (usually) completed by an Infection Preventionist or Hospital Safety Resource just days (or moments) before the project...

Performing a post-moisture intrusion test for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) before starting any renovation is a crucial safety step. When ACM is exposed to moisture from leaks or flooding, it can deteriorate, increasing the likelihood of asbestos fibers becoming airborne when...

When undertaking demolition projects, ensuring safety and environmental protection is necessary. The USEPA’s Pre-Demolition NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants) regulations are key to managing asbestos risks during these activities.Asbestos...

Environmental consultants are important tools in navigating the complexities of asbestos management, ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Asbestos, a hazardous material, requires careful handling to mitigate health risks and environmental impact. Consultants...

Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is a main focus of modern architecture and engineering. By integrating proactive measures into building design, architects and engineers, in collaboration with environmental consultants, can create healthier...

Healthcare environmental consultants are indispensable in ensuring optimal Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) in hospitals. Their expertise is instrumental in navigating the complexities of building design, operations, and maintenance to create environments that promote healing and...

Lockout/Tagout. Sounds like a game, right? But it’s really serious business. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures ensure that employees who are servicing or maintaining machines and equipment are not harmed by the unexpected release of hazardous energy.  Injuries can be serious or fatal...

When guards or devices cannot be used, there are some other methods that are effective for keeping the employee safe. Some other methods such as: safe opening, safe holding, and safe position of controls are methods of safeguarding that can be used for machines that create unique...

The purpose of machine guarding is to protect the machine operator and employees in the work area.  Machine guards prevent hazards created by rotating parts, sparks, in-going nip points and flying chips.  Some examples of this are barrier guards, two-hand operating devices and light...

Severed fingers, crushed hands and arms and blindness are some possibilities of machinery-related injuries. It seems there are as many hazards created by moving machine parts as there are types of machines. Safeguards are necessary for protecting workers from preventable injuries. A...