Written by Barb Epstien, MPH, CIH Industrial Hygienist For many companies, managing COVID-19 risks has included prolonged building closures, and many in-person operations have been brought to a halt. Building
By Andrew Haymart, CHST, Industrial Hygiene Technician Carbon Monoxide (CO), often called the invisible killer, is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, and poisonous gas; CO overexposure that causes thousands of people
SAIF offers ten considerations for reducing smoke exposure in the workplace. With several days of hazardous smoke conditions in the forecast, SAIF wants to make sure workplaces are as safe
AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter’s Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Barb Epstien recently presented at the virtual American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo (AIHce EXP 2020). AIHce is the annual conference of the
The importance of safety in construction is readily acknowledged. Most construction employers and employees are familiar with the long-running “Focus Four” safety program that encourages action on the four key
Safety is a core value for AGC and it should be a top priority for every AGC member. The Oregon-Columbia Chapter has numerous safety resources and benefits available to all
