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In November of this year, we posted the McMaster University solar car team’s quest for a solder fume extractor. We happily donated a Floor Sentry Model # SS-200-FS Portable Fume Extractor to help the team develop a new car. Recently, the team sent a few photos of the fume extractor in their workshop. We’re excited… Learn More
Custom compounding hoods for veterinary pharmacy
Similar to non-sterile pharmaceutical compounding for human medication, veterinary pharmacists use their vast knowledge and technical skill to create custom medications for each of their animal patients. One popular option is encapsulated medication, where a drug in powder form is enclosed in a non-flavored, hard, gelatinous shell that is easy for animals to swallow. These… Learn More
Controlling Styrene Fume Exposure in the Manufacturing Sector
Styrene is a group of substances known as the volatile organic compounds and is a critical component to a multitude of products. Styrene enables manufactured products to deliver highly sought after benefits, including strength, durability, comfort and safety. Common uses of styrene include: Rigid food and drink storage containers Appliance housings Automobile body parts Wind… Learn More
Testimonial: Kingpin Tattoo Supply uses welding and solder fume extractors
Florida’s Kingpin Tattoo provides equipment and supplies to tattoo professionals. They manufacture their own line of tattoo equipment and also offer medical and piercing supplies.in Tattoo provides equipment and supplies to tattoo professionals. Their product line includes tattoo machines, inks, chairs, design collections – everything a tattoo shop might need. The company’s business model… Learn More
The Hazards of Plastic Injection Molding & Recommended Engineering Safety Controls
According to the Plastics Industry Trade Association, in 2011 the U.S. plastics industry accounted for $380.4 billion in annual shipments and directly employed almost 900,000 people in over 16,200 facilities. With such a huge economical impact, it is vital to protect the respiratory health of the plastics industry workforce. The basics of plastics There… Learn More
Testimonial: Sentry Air portable clean room increased screen-repair business
Jamey Dunham runs Repair Proz, an electronics repair business in Murfreesboro,Tennessee. He can repair just about any electronic device he encounters. These days, repairing electronic computer tablets with broken screens is a major part of his business. Dust vulnerability Microelectronic components in computerized devices are vulnerable to dust. A single speck can render them useless,… Learn More
Controlling dust generated during internal fire extinguisher maintenance
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recommends annual external maintenance checks of all portable fire extinguishers. In addition, OSHA has set internal maintenance requirements based on type of extinguisher. See below chart: Type of Extinguisher Test Interval (years) Soda acid (soldered brass shells) (until 1/1/82) (1) Soda acid (stainless steel shell) 5 Cartridge operated… Learn More
Reducing Exposure to Airborne Hormones during Compounding
Hormone therapy is commonly used to treat menopause symptoms in women. Though research into hormone therapy and its long term health effects have posed differing results over time, it is still a popular option to many who are looking to ease the symptoms of menopause. One treatment for hormone therapy is the use of pharmaceutical… Learn More
Testimonial: Margaret Burnham, Art Conservator, Birmingham Museum of Art
Many people would be surprised to know that the people who protect art need protection, too. Health hazards for conservators The products conservators use do a good job of mending and preserving art objects, but they may emit fumes or particles that shouldn’t be inhaled. At the Birmingham Museum of Art, Margaret Burnham focuses on… Learn More
EPA: Proposed Rules on controlling Formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products
Update 7/26/19: As of December 12, 2016 – the EPA finalized the Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products to restrict the emissions from composite wood products. Learn more here In 2010, the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act was signed into law. This Act set limits on how much formaldehyde fumes may be… Learn More