Factors Affecting Indoor And Outdoor Air Quality
Indoor Air Quality Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the presence or absence of air pollutants in buildings. There…
Two Common Forms Of Radiation And Examples
Radiation protection is to prevent the occurrence of harmful deterministic effects and to reduce the probability of occurrence of stochastic…
Why Are Some Chemicals More Harmful Than Others?
The most important factor in toxicity is the chemical structure of a substance (i.e., what it is made of),…
Factors That Cause Chemicals To Be Considered Toxic
Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals What Makes a Chemical Toxic? The toxicity of a substance is its ability to cause…
Five Air Contaminants Common In The Workplace
Air Contaminants Air contaminants are commonly classified as either particulate or gas and vapor contaminants. The most common particulate…
Common Physical Health Hazards To Which Workers Are Exposed
A physical hazard is an agent, factor or circumstance that can cause harm with contact. They can be classified as type…
OSHA Temperatures and Humidity Standards At Workplace
Did you know that there are specific temperatures and humidity standards that your workplace must adhere to? If not,…
Ergonomic Solutions For Injuries Due To Repetitive Motion And Vibration
Ergonomics The science of ergonomics studies and evaluates a full range of tasks and how they impact the health…
Hazard And Exposure Control Strategies Within The “Hierarchy Of Controls”
Hazard Control Strategies The top strategy areas (elimination, substitution, and engineering controls) attempt to control hazards. Controlling hazards is…
