Industrial Hygiene and Corporate Social Responsibility: Business and People
by Shrusti Patel| The EI Group
The new Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Silica Rule (30 CFR Part 60) became legally effective June 17, 2024, which originally set compliance for coal and underground mines by April 14, 2025 and for metal and nonmetal (MNM) mines by April 8, 2026. However, legal challenges by the plaintiffs and other mine operators have created a stay by the eighth circuit judge pending the outcome of the litigation. Currently, the original deadlines remain in effect.| The EI Group
by Shrusti Patel| The EI Group
When we talk about workplace safety, the focus usually lands on the obvious hazards: chemicals, machinery noise, etc. However, one of the most common issues often slips under the radar: the air we breathe indoors every day. Most people spend the bulk of their workday inside, and if the air quality is poor, it shows. Headaches, fatigue, scratchy throats or just a general feeling of being “off” can sometimes be linked to the building itself. Over time, exposure to things like mold, dust or ...| The EI Group
by Deb Walker| The EI Group
by Josh Thompson| ei1.com
by Lars Aamoth, CSP| The EI Group
Discovering a moisture or fungal-based issue in a property can be a distressing event. Oftentimes the repairs are costly and some property owners will defer the repair or avoid detailed inspection that might uncover greater scope of damage than is visible to the naked eye. Under scoping or delaying remediation can lead to a variety of risks including adverse health effects, structural impacts, and litigation. It is imperative to mitigate the problem before it evolves into a severe situation. ...| Indoor Science
Why are Septic Systems Important? Septic systems is to take wastewater from your home and purify it so it can safely reenter the ground water system without chemicals or treatments. How do Septic Systems Work? Septic systems start with a main sewer line coming out from your home. All waste water originating from inside of the home runs down the main sewer line and enters into the septic tank. When in the septic tank, the waste water separates into various sections. The top layer is the scum l...| Indoor Science
Cancer rates 190x the EPA’s acceptable level and an area referred to as the ‘toxic donut’ – two overlooked communities with severe ongoing environmental pollution Major environmental disasters such as the water quality of Flint, Michigan or the wildfires in California have stood out given their media coverage in the last decade but many more are overlooked. This blog we will discuss two communities that face severe environmental issues – Port Arthur, Texas and the Altgeld Gardens co...| Indoor Science
