MSHA Silica Rule Update: Where Things Stand as 2025 Comes to a Close
If you’ve been following the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) rule, you already know this regulation has been anything but straightforward. We first shared details on the new MSHA silica rule in our July 2024...
Extended Deadlines for EPA’s Methylene Chloride (MeCl₂) ECEL
Key Considerations for Industrial Hygienists Earlier this year, we outlined the significant changes introduced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for methylene chloride (MeCl₂). The reduction of the 8-hour...
Simplifying Industrial Hygiene Sampling
Digital Calibration and Smarter Equipment Rentals High-quality data begins with properly conducted Industrial Hygiene (IH) sampling. Whether you’re evaluating airborne contaminants or monitoring heat stress, reliable data starts with properly calibrated equipment and...
How to Prevent PPI Overloading: Lessons from the Field
When conducting respirable particulate sampling, environmental conditions and procedural factors can sometimes affect the accuracy and reliability of collected samples. One challenge that can arise in the field is PPI (personal particle impactor) overloading....
New AIHA Heat Stress Mobile App 2.0 Expands Protection for Indoor and Outdoor Workers
Last month, we discussed the challenges of high temperatures in schools and how SGS SmartSense technology is helping schools meet new heat regulations. But classrooms aren’t the only places where heat poses a hazard. Across industries, from construction sites to...
How New York’s New Heat Regulations Signal a Shift and How SGS SmartSense Can Help
The Impact of High Temperatures on Learning and Wellbeing This fall, schools across New York State will face a new challenge: compliance with recently passed indoor temperature regulations. Starting in September 2025, all NY school districts must ensure classroom...
Why Quality Matters: Safeguarding Data Integrity in Industrial Hygiene Sampling
At SGS, quality isn’t just a checkpoint, it’s our foundation. When it comes to industrial hygiene (IH) sampling, even the smallest inconsistencies can lead to compromised data, incorrect exposure assessments, or regulatory challenges. That’s why we invest in...
MSHA Silica Rule: Compliance Date for Coal Mines Paused
If you’ve been tracking the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) new Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) standard, you may have noticed a recent shift in compliance timelines, at least for coal mines. Originally, coal mine operators were required to comply...
The Role of CO₂ in Modern IAQ Monitoring
Indoor air quality (IAQ) continues to be a critical focus for building managers, employers, and health and safety professionals, especially as we learn more about how air circulation impacts human health and disease transmission. On February 12, 2025, ASHRAE released...
Navigating California’s OSHA Lead Standard: Expert Insights
BY: ED STUBER A reminder for all Health and Safety professionals working in California: significant updates to the OSHA lead standard went into effect this January, and it’s critical to ensure your workplace programs are up to date. These changes lower both exposure...
Wildfire Recovery: Addressing Air Quality and Contamination
Another wildfire season has begun, bringing significant challenges for affected communities. Over 50,000 acres have burned, more than 15,000 structures have been destroyed, and 160,000 people have been forced to evacuate. Unfortunately, this mean the challenges of...
Navigating the New Methylene Chloride (MeCl2) Exposure Limits: Are You Prepared for 2025?
In September 2024, we shared important updates regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new regulations on methylene chloride (MeCl2), a volatile solvent used in industries like paint stripping, plastics processing, and solvent production. With the...
Understanding the EPA’s Proposed Ban on 1-Bromopropane
The industrial hygiene landscape continues to evolve with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed ban on the solvent 1-bromopropane (1-BP), announced on July 31, 2024. This proposal, published in the Federal Register on August 8, aims to address the...
EPA Lowers PM2.5 Standards: How SGS SmartSense Ensures Compliance in Real-Time
Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised its air quality standards for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). The allowable concentration has been lowered from 12 µg/m³ to 9 µg/m³, marking a 25% reduction. This is the EPA’s first update to PM2.5...
Mold After Rainfall – Protecting Your Built Environment with SGS
After heavy rainfall, the risk of mold growth in buildings surges, creating a health hazard for occupants and posing structural risks. Mold can begin to grow in as little as 24 to 48 hours after a flood, especially in warm, humid environments. This makes rapid...
Understanding Wildfire Impacts: How SGS Can Support You Before and After the Flames
By: Ed Stuber As we enter peak wildfire season, the threat of large-scale fires is all too real. With 75 active wildfires currently burning over 2 million acres across the United States—and counting—this year has been particularly devastating. In 2024 alone,...
Ensure MSHA Compliance: Your Complete Solution for New 30 CFR Respirable Crystalline Silica Requirements
By: Ed Stuber If you operate any mine – metal, non-metal or coal mine, or quarries, gravel and aggregate pits, you’re likely aware of the Mine Health and Safety Administration’s (MSHA) new Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) standard that took effect on June 17, 2024....
Maximize Your ESSER Funds: Launch Your K-12 Indoor Air Quality Pilot Program
WRITTEN BY: JULIA ROTH As the deadline for ESSER funds approaches, now is the time to invest in a K-12 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Pilot Program to create a safer and healthier environment for students and faculty in schools. With discussions by the EPA, White House,...
Understanding ACGIH Notice of Intended Changes (NICs) for 2024
By Ed Stuber Understanding ACGIH Notice of Intended Changes (NICs) for 2024 Every year, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) releases its updated Threshold Limit Value (TLV) booklet, which outlines Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs)...
SGS on the EPA’s Asbestos Ban, a Critical Step Towards Improving Public Health
By Ed Stuber We’ve got an exciting Industrial Hygiene update for April! The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a ban on the continued use of asbestos, a known carcinogen with serious health repercussions. This is a ground-breaking step to...
Revolutionizing IH Monitoring with SmartSense Gen 2
By Ron McMahan As the industrial hygiene industry continues to evolve, understanding what’s next can be critical. At SGS, we’re committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation, and with the upcoming release of our new SmartSense Generation 2 Air Monitor in...Subscribe to SGS News:
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