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We recently had our first silica awareness class and we feel that protecting our workers from the dangers of silica is important. At the end of 2017 the court of appeals met to discuss the industry challenge to OSHAs silica rule and ultimately let the rule stand (http://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/16557-court-of-appeals-rejects-industry-challenge-to-silica-rule-requests-osha-to-consider-medical-removal-protections). The rule lowers the exposure limit for […]
Read MoreAsbestos exposure isn’t limited to land. Starting in the early part of the 1900’s the Navy filled their ships with asbestos and now many veterans suffer the consequences of their constant exposure (https://www.asbestos.com/navy/). The asbestos was used all over the vessels as insulation and because of its heat resistance properties (https://www.marineinsight.com/marine-safety/asbestos-on-ships-is-the-toxic-still-in-use/). Asbestos.com provides an excellent […]
Read MoreDavid Karchner & Associates wishes everyone a safe and happy New Year! We hope everyone has a productive and prosperous New Year!! Looking forward to a fantastic 2018, and a big thanks to all our employees and clients who helped make 2017 a great year!
Read MoreJust in time for the holidays, a little reminder about how casually asbestos was used in the past. Asbestos was marketed as fake snow and used to decorate trees and holiday scenes. It was also used in movies (most famously the Wizard of Oz) for costumes, props and snow scenes. Can you imagine wearing an […]
Read MoreIf you’ve ever purchased a home you might have had it tested for radon, if you haven’t, you may not even know what radon is. Radon is one of those hazards that many people don’t think about very often, but there is a very serious health risk associated with radon. The CDC has a great […]
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This past Saturday on December 2, 2017 we conducted our first Silica Awareness class. We had a great turnout, it was a full house with over 45 people attending! Our trainer Miguel did a great job of keeping everyone engaged while providing very important information on the risks associated with silica and how to stay […]
Read MoreDemolition is one of the tasks our employees do nearly every day, but it can be trickier than you might realize. Think about trying to take down a huge building in the center of a busy city, or an old building full of hazardous materials. Making sure demolition is done properly is important for the […]
Read MoreIn the past asbestos was a commonly used building material and there are still many places where undisturbed asbestos remains in buildings. When natural disasters like tornadoes, hurricanes or fires destroy buildings containing asbestos the asbestos becomes exposed. This means that people may come into contact with asbestos, or other hazards, through the water or […]
Read MoreLead has been banned in piping and paint because of the dangers of lead to human health. These dangers are the reason we work hard to remove lead from homes and other places people may come into contact with it unnecessarily. Lead isn’t rare, in fact, it’s found pretty much everywhere (source). However, when humans […]
Read MoreMany uses of asbestos have been banned in the United States. However, the chlor-alkali industry still relies on the use of asbestos to produce chlorine, sodium hydroxide, and hydrogen (https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/authors/jillian/how-asbestos-invaded-the-chlorine-industry.htm). The chlor-alkali industry has long been using dangerous materials like asbestos and mercury to manufacture these chemicals. A safer alternative has been introduced that uses […]
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