Jun 21, 2018 | EH&S News, Industrial Hygiene, NES Safety Topic
Written by: Joe Mangiardi, NES, Inc. Reports indicate that the risk of lead poisoning in California has not always been mitigated effectively. Preventing Lead Poisoning in California The threat of lead poisoning in California has been receiving increased...
Jun 7, 2018 | EH&S News, NES Safety Topic
Written by: Joe Mangiardi, NES, Inc. Are there open trenches at your jobsite? It’s time for an open discussion about trench and excavation safety. Trench Safety Stand-Down to Promote Safety The third annual Trench Safety Stand-Down will be held from June...
May 24, 2018 | Clan Lab, NES Safety Topic
Written by: Joe Mangiardi, NES, Inc. Emergency responders called to scenes involving potential or suspected drug overdose risk dangerous exposure to these toxic substances. Opioid Exposure Emerging as Occupational Hazard for Emergency Responders The now...
Apr 26, 2018 | EH&S News, Industrial Hygiene, NES Safety Topic
Written by: Joe Mangiardi, NES, Inc. Valley fever can be contracted when certain areas of soil are disturbed, releasing a particular variety of fungus spores into the air to be inhaled into the lungs by anyone exposed. Valley Fever Case Numbers Reach Alarming...
Jan 4, 2018 | EH&S News, NES Safety Topic
Written by: Joe Mangiardi, NES, Inc. OSHA’s top 10 list of citations for 2017 has been released, with one newcomer joining the group this past year. OSHA’s Top 10 List: Repeating the Past Federal OSHA’s top 10 list of frequently cited violations for fiscal year...
Dec 14, 2017 | EH&S News, NES Safety Topic
Written by: Brittiny Harris, NES, Inc. The rate of reported workplace injuries and illnesses fell slightly between 2015 and 2016. Lower Rate of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Reported in 2016 Recent data indicate that the rate of workplace injuries and...