The cigar industry experienced a seismic shift on January 24, 2025, when the U.S. Court of Appeals delivered a landmark victory that fundamentally changed how premium cigars are regulated [1]. For cigar lounge owners navigating the 2025 regulatory landscape, this decision represents unprecedented...
In today's high-stakes construction environment, general contractors face unprecedented pressure to deliver projects on time, on budget, and in compliance with increasingly stringent regulations. While many factors contribute to project success, effective management of airborne contaminants has...
In the demanding realm of steel construction, ensuring proper ventilation in your welding bay is not just a matter of compliance; it is essential for safeguarding your workforce, preserving productivity, and guaranteeing quality. With OSHA's distinct regulations concerning welding ventilation (29...
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Rapid building puts you under pressure. Each decision affects your timetable, costs, and compliance. When it comes to airborne cleaners in an accelerated project, the choice between portable or ducted air cleaning systems must be assessed on a project-specific basis rather than a blanket solution.
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In the high-stakes environments of forensic evidence rooms, cutting-edge laboratories, and ultra-sanitary cleanrooms, what you can't see really can hurt you. We're not referring to a sinister character, but rather something much more subtle and potentially harmful: airborne contaminants. From...
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In the construction industry—especially on the East and West Coasts—controlling respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust remains a major compliance and safety challenge. OSHA’s silica standard for general contractors has been in effect since 2017, yet many firms still struggle to implement...
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Imagine you’re in a room full of invisible particles—tiny bits of dust, smoke and other unseen stuff. Breathing in this polluted air can make us feel sick, tired and even foggy headed.​
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Hey there, fellow plant enthusiasts! If you're growing marijuana, you probably already know that creating just the right environment for your green buddies makes all the difference in what you harvest at the end of the day. They need the right temps, proper humidity levels, and good airflow to stay...
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You clean your dishes. You clean your laundry. You clean your home. But what about your air? Can you truly say you have a clean house if the air you breathe is filled with dust and bacteria? Those same particles you remove from household surfaces every day are also floating in the air. Shouldn’t...
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Indoor air quality (IAQ) is just a fancy way of talking about how good or bad the air is inside your home or building. Lots of things affect it - how well your place is ventilated, what kind of filtration you've got, and what pollutants are floating around. Having...
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