Category: Occupational Exposure

Exposure to carbon monoxide can be deadly. Although one of the most frequently used examples of carbon monoxide poisoning is running a motor vehicle engine indoors, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that workplace exposure to CO (carbon monoxide) is actually quite common, though preventable. To mitigate known risk factors, employers need to[…]

Occupational asthma is a respiratory condition caused by inhaling gases, dusts, chemical fumes, or other substances while working. According to the Mayo Clinic, it can also develop after exposure to substances that the worker has sensitivity to (such as an allergy or immune response). Because certain substances are known to cause occupational asthma, it is[…]

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than 22 million working men and women are exposed to dangerous levels of noise in the workplace every year. A recent study documented the close link between instances of job-related hearing loss and the early breakdown of a person’s ear canal, which can cause severe[…]