Women are not only slowly breaking down the occupation divide in fields like tech and aerospace, but also in industry and trade. They represent approximately 11% of the construction workforce, which is the highest share on record according to the National Association of Women in Construction. The number of women in construction has been steadily on the rise since 2012. It is great to see these numbers continue to trend upwards, but as workplace diversity increases, garment shapes, sizes and anatomy-specific needs are still not being met. Many times, women must use the same PPE as men. Thi ..read more

With the summer months in full swing, there is a treacherous word that springs to mind quickly within the industry: heat. While most are enjoying the recreational activities the sunshine months have to offer, construction managers, warehouse workers and other industry-related personnel will be trying to beat the heat—and all the hazards that come with it. According to the World Health Organization, heat exposure will openly lead to 38,000 unnecessary deaths during the 2030s. (IHW, May 2022) Industrial Hygiene in the Workplace is here to help you plan for success in your field. This article wil ..read more

Wearable technology has become a real trend in the workplace, and we are not talking about an iWatch or the average Fitbit bracelet. There are many products being designed to help companies better manage their time, predict situational work hazards, and, in general, boost productivity in different workplace environments. Here are just a few ways utilizing wearables can provide data on workplace productivity and safety. Beat the Heat with Wearables As we move into the end of the summer, it is important to remember that wearable technology has helped a great deal in preventing high core body t ..read more

Current Best Practices and Possible Future Opportunities for Prevention of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss By: Colleen G. Le Prell, Contributor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates development of investigational medicines and is responsible for approving new medicines. New medicines must provide clinically significant benefits during rigorous clinical tests in human volunteers. The FDA approved the first pharmaceutical for a hearing loss prevention indication in September 2022, designed to prevent hearing loss associated with a common chemotherapeutic drug (cisplatin). Nothing ha ..read more

Jessica Glass, Contributor In the current industry, it is important to be aware of all the different hazards that could potentially affect your workforce and how to prevent them. This article will look at common types of work hazards and what monitoring systems help prevent injuries to enhance a workplace’s industrial hygiene and safety standards. Types of Hazards Heat-stress monitoring modifies the safety culture from reacting/treating heat-related illness to being proactive and preventing it from occurring instead. (photo courtesy Adobe Stock Images) There are several types of hazards to b ..read more

Wearable technology has become a real trend in the workplace, and we are not talking about an iWatch or the average Fitbit bracelet. There are many products being designed to help companies better manage their time, predict situational work hazards, and, in general, boost productivity in different workplace environments. Here are just a few ways utilizing wearables can provide data on workplace productivity and safety. Beat the Heat with Wearables As we move into the end of the summer, it is important to remember that wearable technology has helped a great deal in preventing high core body t ..read more

Let’s face it: the world is changing at a breakneck speed. The industrial hygiene industry is not exempt from this fact. Catering to more generations in the workforce than ever before, it can be challenging to find trainings and strategies that appeal to everyone. Millennials are unique in their perceptions of safety. They’ve lived through turbulent times, from 9/11 to mass shootings at Virginia Tech and Columbine High School: this has shaped their viewpoints and assigned more value to workplace safety than with previous generations. (APA Survey) Employers must be effective and diligent in co ..read more

With the summer months in full swing, there is a treacherous word that springs to mind quickly within the industry: heat. While most are enjoying the recreational activities the sunshine months have to offer, construction managers, warehouse workers and other industry-related personnel will be trying to beat the heat—and all the hazards that come with it. According to the World Health Organization, heat exposure will openly lead to 38,000 unnecessary deaths during the 2030s. (IHW, May 2022) Industrial Hygiene in the Workplace is here to help you plan for success in your field. This article wil ..read more

Jessica Glass, Contributor In the current industry, it is important to be aware of all the different hazards that could potentially affect your workforce and how to prevent them. This article will look at common types of work hazards and what monitoring systems help prevent injuries to enhance a workplace’s industrial hygiene and safety standards. Types of Hazards Heat-stress monitoring modifies the safety culture from reacting/treating heat-related illness to being proactive and preventing it from occurring instead. (photo courtesy Adobe Stock Images) There are several types of hazards to b ..read more

Let’s face it: the world is changing at a breakneck speed. The industrial hygiene industry is not exempt from this fact. Catering to more generations in the workforce than ever before, it can be challenging to find trainings and strategies that appeal to everyone. Millennials are unique in their perceptions of safety. They’ve lived through turbulent times, from 9/11 to mass shootings at Virginia Tech and Columbine High School: this has shaped their viewpoints and assigned more value to workplace safety than with previous generations. (APA Survey) Employers must be effective and diligent in co ..read more