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08/19/2025

Meet Dan Keener at Booth 6 during the Annual Oklahoma Mine Health and Safety Conference, August 19–21. Explore SKC’s Heat Stress Safety and Silica Sampling solutions and learn how we can help protect your team.

08/15/2025

This summer, severe hot and dry conditions are driving several wildfires. SKC's heart goes out to all who have lost so much and to all the first responders in their critical mission to save lives and property. We are grateful to be able to offer a tool to help you monitor worker exposures to particulate hazards to keep them safe and to stay compliant with protective state wildfire smoke rules. Contact your SKC representative or visit www.skcinc.com/hd-1620 to learn more about the EDC HD-1620 Multi-Parameter Respiratory Monitor featuring built-in US AQI for PM2.5.

08/12/2025

SKC's Dusty Ott, CIH asked, and you answered! Here are some of your insightful VideoAsk responses on what you wish you had known before starting a career in industrial hygiene. Thank you for sharing your experiences and advice—we are honored to pass them along to the community!

Stay tuned for more VideoAsks! We would love to keep sharing your stories and insights.

08/11/2025

SKC's heart goes out to the employees and families of the US Clairton Coke Works plant in Pittsburgh, as well as to the first responders providing safety and rescue during today's explosion. You are in our thoughts.

08/11/2025

Quality is at the heart of SKC. We are the:

Expertise you expect.
Precision you trust.
Support and Services you need.

Not only do we meet Quality standards — we set the bar for Quality excellence.

08/08/2025

Did you know SKC PPI Samplers are listed in both OSHA and MSHA Final Silica Rules? Designed to precisely match ISO 7708/CEN criteria, PPI overcomes sample tipping invalidation found with traditional cyclone use. For accurate compliance sampling of silica and other respirable dusts, trust SKC PPI -- engineered for performance, ease, and worker comfort.

Learn More: https://skcinc.com/ppi-sampler

08/07/2025

08/05/2025

Hearing loss from workplace noise is preventable. See the impact and how the SKC NoiseCHEK Dosimeter makes monitoring easy, accurate, and effective.

08/04/2025

The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced new self-audit programs to help employers, unions, and pension plans voluntarily assess and improve compliance with federal labor laws. Six agencies within the department provide the programs, including MSHA with its new CASH program to support new mine operators and miners, and OSHA's continued longstanding Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) and On-Site Consultation Program. These resources aim to enhance workplace safety and regulatory compliance across industries.

Learn more in this AIHA article:

The Department of Labor has announced the availability of “self-audit” programs intended to help employers, unions, and pension plans voluntarily assess and improve compliance with federal labor laws. The programs are provided by six agencies within the department.

08/01/2025

Inhaling agricultural dust may do more than harm the lungs; it can disrupt gut health, too. A new study from the University of California, Riverside, reveals that exposure to swine farm dust alters the gut microbiome and weakens the intestinal barrier, linking it to chronic diseases like IBD and type 1 diabetes. “Agricultural dust is rich in fine particulate matter and resistant bacteria, presenting a complex threat to farmworkers’ health.” This research highlights the far-reaching impact of airborne pollutants in animal agriculture and the urgent need for better worker protections.

Learn more in this article:

UC Riverside study highlights need for protective measures for agricultural workers

07/30/2025

Time is almost up! Don’t miss your final chance to save on two high-performance solutions trusted by Industrial Hygiene professionals.

Upgrade your toolkit with the reliable SKC Pocket Pump TOUCH low flow pump and NoiseCHEK Personal Noise Dosimeter at special pricing only available through July 31st.

🔗 Learn more at www.skcinc.com/special

07/29/2025

Interested in a career in industrial hygiene, or know someone who is? AIHA’s updated Core Competencies for the Practice of Industrial/Occupational Hygiene outlines the key skills needed at every career stage. Whether you're a student, professional, or employer, this guide is a valuable resource for navigating and growing in the IH/OH field. Learn more in this SynergistNOW Blog:

https://www.aiha.org/blog/your-guide-to-an-industrial-hygiene-career?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=synergistnow&utm_content=corecompetencies

You might wish you had a resource laying out the skills one needs to be successful in industrial hygiene. Fortunately, this resource exists in the form of AIHA’s Core Competencies for the Practice of Industrial/Occupational Hygiene guidance document.