Kent Halloran was a child when he saw a newspaper headline that would change his life forever. The caption in the Toledo Blade said, “Lake Erie is Dead.”
“That headline scared me,” Halloran said. “How do you refer to this immense, freshwater resource as dead? How does that happen?”
Particulate respirators and nuisance dust masks often are confused. These masks may look similar, but they have very important differences! If you wear a respirator in the workplace, make sure you know the differences and that you are wearing the appropriate equipment.
There are several hazards that exist for pedestrians traveling on and around campus. Do you know how to avoid dangerous situations? In this edition of the Environmental Health & Safety brief, learn a few tips to make it safely to your destination.
According to the International Association of Home Inspectors, there are more than 164,000 ladder-related injuries treated in the emergency room and 300 deaths annually in the United States caused by falls from ladders. Remember to select the right ladder for the job and use only ladders in good condition.
These simple tips will help you walk away from your next project.
Catherine Black has taken the wheel and is steering her life toward healthier outcomes. The former truckdriver – turned Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) officer – is committed to moving throughout her day. In her former life, Black often suffered from back problems while behind the wheel. She had two bulging disks, and one of them herniated 7 years ago.
