Using NIOSH FAST and a portable FTIR to speed up Respirable Crystalline Silica quantification
Hygienists increasingly perform on-site quantification of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) from dust samples collected over each shift. This cost-saving methodology determines the percentage of RCS
New Techniques in Wildfire Particle Sampling
Wildfires are increasing, especially in the last decade. The trend may continue into the foreseeable future, and worker safety is an issue. Wildfire smoke can
Teck – Mining Case Study
Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring Technology Helps Inform Decisions to Reduce Dust Exposure inside Haul Truck Cabs At Teck’s Greenhills Operations (GHO), cutting-edge dust monitoring technology is
What is OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
The Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) are limits for occupational exposure issued by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The PEL or OSHA
Questions about Silica in The Workplace
Exposure to silica dust – respirable crystalline silica (RCS) – is harmful and can lead to severe to lung disease. It is known as a
Analyzing an Air Sample: What is involved?
In April 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) passed brand-new guideline limits to protect workers from exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) in