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Avoid Respiratory Hazards of Flood Clean-up

Avoid Respiratory Hazards of Flood Clean-up

Rising sea levels caused by climate change and powerful storms have made flooding a common occurrence across the U.S., most recently impacting several parts of California. Businesses and private residences can easily be flooded with water when it has nowhere else to go. But flooding leads to the spread of harmful mold, dust, fungi, bacteria, viruses, and parasites, especially ininstances where sewers can overflow. Workers will need to wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to avo …
Jan 24th 2023 PK Safety Team
Radiation Suit: Do You Need a Hazmat Suit for Radiation?

Radiation Suit: Do You Need a Hazmat Suit for Radiation?

While we intend the information below to be helpful, please note that our staff is not trained to discuss chemical or nuclear warfare. These are industrial products and not appropriate for that application. What is Radiation? Radiation is “ the energy radiated or transmitted in the form of rays, waves, or particles.” Protection against radiation is a complicated task. Scientists differentiate ionizing radiation hazards from radioactive, contaminated particle or liquid hazards. Particle …
Jan 24th 2018 Mila Adamovica