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Industrial painting projects are subject to many variables that can negatively impact any job. The weather, for one, can change suddenly and deliver drastic changes in temperature or humidity, altering the outcome of any painting project. On a water tank, bridge or other industrial painting project, renting dehumidification or other climate control equipment can help keep the job on track and reduce concerns about the weather.

Protecting construction workers from silica is vital for worksite safety. Not only does it keep workers from harm, breaking silica-related regulations can be costly. While silica regulations have been in place for some time, new, stricter standards have been enacted and many in the industry are struggling to achieve compliance.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), part of the Department of Labor, has issued new respirable crystalline silica standards for construction. Through proper preparation, organizations can ensure they are compliant with the new standards and provisions. How do climate control solutions play a role? Remote monitoring is one proactive approach to the issue. Polygon’s remote monitoring (Exactaire) can both detect and mitigate the issues with air scrubbers, filtration, and ventilation to the space to eliminate silica particles from the air. Polygon also provides additional solutions for the construction industry. Click to view or download the whitepaper.

For most of us, visiting the grocery store is a task we perform without much forethought. In fact, according to the 2016 FMI U.S. Shopper Trends Survey, 94% of us feel safe in purchasing our foods at the market and never consider the possible dangers in the food system. Retail grocery stores, as a result, must be vigilant in maintaining that high level of trust by consistently heading off potential hazards.

Silica is a naturally occurring and dangerous mineral. Breathing it can cause serious damage to the lungs. OSHA has a new standard for construction, general industry and maritime regarding this danger.