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Air Quality Index, What’s In Wildfire Smoke, and the Use Of Respirators.

Jun 13, 2023
Air Quality Index, What’s In Wildfire Smoke, and the Use Of Respirators.
With yet another round of wildfires currently making their way across Alberta, protection from the effects of smoke inhalation is a top of mind concern for many people at the moment. Outdoor air quality warnings across eastern Canada, the Northeastern, and Southern United States have achieved record levels, surpassing even those suffered by residents of California and the Pacific Northwest during their record setting fire seasons of the past few years. These events are expected to occur with greater frequency, as a warming climate makes conditions for wildfires far more likely.

In order to help you make sense of current circumstances, this quick article will provide a quick explanation of the Air Quality Index, what contaminants exist in fire smoke, and what cost-effective solutions are available to the average consumer to help keep themselves safe during such events. Continue Reading

The Right Respirators For Painting and Respirators For Painting With Beards

Oct 24, 2022
The Right Respirators For Painting and Respirators For Painting With Beards
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Choosing The Right Respirator and PPE For Hurricane Disaster Clean Up

Oct 05, 2022
Choosing The Right Respirator and PPE For Hurricane Disaster Clean Up

Hurricanes are incredibly dangerous, leaving destruction and havoc behind them. But the hazards of a hurricane do not end there. In fact, the post hurricane clean up and recovery can bring some of the most dangerous situations as storm surge aftermath creates a variety of harmful hazards/environments/health problems to those engaging in clean up efforts. One of the most common health problems seen post hurricane, is lung disease. An occurrence that increases after hurricanes according to the American Lung Association.

Knowing what type of respiratory protection and PPE is best and having it in full supply can be the difference between safe and successful recovery efforts and long term injuries or deaths.

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