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The lungs of workers are constantly exposed to risks related to the inhalation of airborne particles which can bring about diseases, more or less serious, depending on the quantity of particulate present at the workplace and the length of exposure to these harmful substances. People who work in dusty environments are highly exposed and need […]

Hospitals have many unique hazards that can potentially affect the health of workers and exposure to occupational hazards throughout hospital departments are highly variable. This is how biological risk in hospitals may be avoided.

Collective protection devices are indispensable to safeguard workers from hazards and help provide safe working environments.

The metalworking industry in many countries is highly developed and is characterized by different types of workmanship. This is why there are numerous risks for workers in this sector and a series of measures, such as the use of collective and personal protective devices, need to be implemented.

Personal protective equipment in the construction industry is mandatory by law and is governed by specific regulations aimed at safeguarding the health and safety of workers. The purpose of these devices is to offer worker protection in compliance with current occupational health and safety legislation.

Many jobs, regrettably, expose workers to health risks and, amongst the most dangerous risks, are lung diseases caused by the inhalation of substances dangerous for the respiratory system. Below are the more severe occupational lung diseases and advice on how to prevent them. Which are the more serious occupational lung diseases? The occupational diseases that […]

Nowadays, the ceramic industry, employs a significant number of workers in many countries. This is, however, a sector not invulnerable to occupational health risks. Hereunder find some of the possible hazards and how to prevent them, in particular, those related to the respiratory system.

Laboratory workers are particularly exposed to chemical and biological agents. The exposure of the human body to harmful chemical substances can lead very serious occupational health issues because, as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites are usually invisible to the naked eye, employers and workers alike tend not to take the risks that they pose to […]

A workplace where workers are particularly at risk are construction sites where there is a high exposure to mixed dust due to both demolition and construction work as well as the use of cement, debris and plasterwork. Moreover, current legislation specifies the use of devices for protection against solid and liquid particles. Mixed dust hazards […]

Carbon black is the general term used to describe a powdery commercial form of carbon. It is also known as Lamp black, Furnace black, Thermal black, and Channel black and is generated by the incomplete combustion of gaseous or liquid hydrocarbons (PAHs).