Directcih

04/09/2020

We have created a series of videos on protecting yourself and your family from COVID-19 while doing everyday activities. Hope this helps you and your family stay safe! Please share this series.

Bill Garvin, a certified industrial hygienist and president of DirectCIH shows people how to handle everyday tasks in this world we are currently living in. ...

09/23/2019

TEN THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MOLD
http://directcih.com/2019/09/23/ten-things-to-know-about-mold/

Following are ten informational items you should know about mold:

Potential health effects associated with mold include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory problems;
There is no practical way to eliminate all mold in the indoor environment; the way to control mold is to control moisture.
If mold is a

Following are ten informational items you should know about mold: Potential health effects associated with mold include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory problems; There is no practical way to eliminate all mold in the indoor environment; the way to control mold is to control moistur...

09/18/2019

PRODUCING AN OSHA SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM - PART 4 OF 4
http://directcih.com/2019/09/18/producing-an-osha-safety-and-health-program-part-4-of-4/

This is the fourth and last part of this series concerning producing a Safety and Health (S&H) Program under OSHA guidelines. The first article concerned management leadership and employee involvement. In the second article, we discussed conducting a worksite survey. The third article concerned hazard prevention and control, and this

This is the fourth and last part of this series concerning producing a Safety and Health (S&H) Program under OSHA guidelines. The first article concerned management leadership and employee involvement. In the second article, we discussed conducting a worksite survey. The third article concerned haza...

08/20/2019

PRODUCING AN OSHA HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN - PART 3 OF 4
http://directcih.com/2019/08/20/producing-an-osha-health-and-safety-plan-part-3-of-4/

This is the third of four parts concerning producing a Safety and Health (S&H)Program under OSHA guidelines. The first article concerned management leadership and employee involvement. In the second article, we discussed conducting a worksite survey. This third article will concern hazard prevention and control

Management ensures that hazards are eliminated

20 Aug PRODUCING AN OSHA HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN – PART 3 OF 4 Posted at 16:43h in Uncategorized by zeekeeCIH This is the third of four parts concerning producing a Safety and Health (S&H)Program under OSHA guidelines. The first article concerned management leadership and employee involvement. In t...

05/20/2019

PRODUCING AN OSHA HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM- Part 2 of 4
http://directcih.com/2019/05/20/producing-an-osha-health-and-safety-program-part-2-of-4/

This is the second of four parts concerning producing a Safety and Health (S&H)Program under OSHA guidelines. The first article concerned management leadership and employee involvement. In this article we will discuss conducting a worksite survey.

Management hires outside consultants as necessary to conduct surveys that identify all safety and health

20 May PRODUCING AN OSHA HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM- Part 2 of 4 Posted at 19:55h in Health and Safety by zeekeeCIH This is the second of four parts concerning producing a Safety and Health (S&H)Program under OSHA guidelines. The first article concerned management leadership and employee involvement....

05/06/2019

PRODUCING AN OSHA HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM - Part 1
http://directcih.com/2019/05/06/producing-an-osha-health-and-safety-program-part-1/

OSHA suggests that Safety and Health (S&H) programs be divided into four segments:

Management leadership and employee involvement;
Worksite survey;
Hazard prevention and control;
Personnel training.

These four elements should be carefully planned, implemented, and filed. During the next four newsletters, each element will be discussed. The readers can then determine

06 May PRODUCING AN OSHA HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM – Part 1 Posted at 14:57h in Health and Safety by zeekeeCIH OSHA suggests that Safety and Health (S&H) programs be divided into four segments: Management leadership and employee involvement; Worksite survey; Hazard prevention and control; Personne...

04/29/2019

METHODS TO MINIMIZE MOLD GROWTH IN YOUR HOME
http://directcih.com/2019/04/29/methods-to-minimize-mold-growth-in-your-home/

With air conditioning and irrigation systems about to begin operating, and with plants beginning their annual growth cycle, mold problems in homes are about to begin. The most important steps to minimize mold growth in your home follow:

Vacuum and clean regularly, especially in areas where moisture might accumulate;
In

29 Apr METHODS TO MINIMIZE MOLD GROWTH IN YOUR HOME Posted at 13:53h in Mold by zeekeeCIH With air conditioning and irrigation systems about to begin operating, and with plants beginning their annual growth cycle, mold problems in homes are about to begin. The most important steps to minimize mold g...

04/26/2019

NEW CRYSTALLINE SILICA STANDARD FOR INDUSTRY
http://directcih.com/2019/04/26/new-crystalline-silica-standard-for-industry/

As many of you know, the silica standard is changing, and although OSHA has attempted to simplify the process, it is still confusing. The new Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) is 50 micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3). This new PEL is for all forms of respirable silica, so formulas are no

26 Apr NEW CRYSTALLINE SILICA STANDARD FOR INDUSTRY Posted at 13:41h in Silica by zeekeeCIH As many of you know, the silica standard is changing, and although OSHA has attempted to simplify the process, it is still confusing. The new Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) is 50 micrograms per cubic meter....

01/10/2016

We are in the middle of winter, and this is the time to ensure your family is safe from the “silent killer”. Many deaths occur because of the use of heating appliances during the winter, and the

01/06/2016

Each year, nearly 20,000 people die from lung cancer caused by exposure to radon. A common source of exposure to radon that can be avoided is exposur