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The Hygieneering Advantage | |
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Find out why so many turn to us for indoor air
quality, environmental materials management,
safety & health, EHS training, and emergency
response services.
View our recently completed projects.
Meet the Hygieneering Team!
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Michiah Crosslin
Environmental Health and Safety Technician
Northern Illinois University
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Dayvon Worthon
Environmental Health and Safety Technician
Northern Illinois University
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Respirable Crystalline Silica Monitoring | |
Respirable crystalline silica is a microscopic mineral dust that can be inhaled. It's commonly found in materials like sand, rock, and concrete. When these materials are cut, drilled, or crushed, silica dust is released into the air.
Why Monitor It?
Inhaling silica dust can lead to serious health problems, including:
- Silicosis: An incurable lung disease.
- Lung cancer: Increased risk of developing lung cancer.
- Kidney disease: Can damage the kidneys.
To protect workers from these health risks, regulations like the MSHA silica rule mandate monitoring silica levels in workplaces where exposure is likely. This helps identify potential hazards and implement measures to reduce worker exposure.
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MSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica Sampling | |
Hygieneering was recently contracted to conduct respirable crystalline silica monitoring for a client in the mining industry. This project was initiated in response to the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) new silica rule, implemented on April 18, 2024.
Hygieneering conducted two rounds of monitoring within a three-month period to establish baseline silica exposure levels for miners. Based on the results, we provided recommendations to help the client achieve compliance with MSHA's silica regulations.
For more information on respirable crystalline silica monitoring or to schedule sampling by Hygieneering's certified staff, contact Kevin Konkey at kkonkey@hygieneering.com or 630-654-2550.
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To see more information on other recent projects, click here. | |
Respirable Crystalline Silica Final Rule | |
On April 18, 2024, Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued its final rule, Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica and Improving Respiratory Protection, to reduce miner exposures to respirable crystalline silica and improve respiratory protection for all airborne hazards.
The final rule lowers the permissible exposure limit of respirable crystalline silica to 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air for a full-shift exposure, calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average. If a miner’s exposure exceeds the limit, the final rule requires mine operators to take immediate corrective actions to come into compliance.
In addition to reducing exposure limits, the final rule does the following:
- Requires mine operators to use engineering controls to prevent miners’ overexposures to silica dust and use dust samplings and environmental evaluations to monitor exposures.
- Compels metal and nonmetal mine operators to establish medical surveillance programs to provide periodic health examinations at no cost to miners. The exams are similar to the medical surveillance programs available to coal miners under existing standards.
- Replaces an outdated standard for respiratory protection with a new standard reflecting the latest advances in respiratory protection and practices. This update will better protect miners against airborne hazards, including silica dust, diesel particulate matter, asbestos and other contaminants.
For more information, click here. To read the Final Rule as published, click here.
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Immediate Positions Available! | |
ENTRY-LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY TECHNICIAN
- Certificate or Associates Degree in Safety, Construction Management Environmental Sciences, Biology or related field/experience in lieu of Certificate/Degree
- 0-3 years of relevant general industry work experience and construction experience is a plus
- Willing to work outdoors
- Available to work various hours, possible weekends, and emergency call outs
- Local travel throughout the Chicagoland area and travel throughout the US. Potential for extended out-of-town travel.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
Click here to read the full job description. Interested candidates should contact Kevin Konkey at
kkonkey@hygieneering.com or upload their contact information and resume using our website.
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EHS SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
- IDPH Asbestos/Lead Inspector, Project Manager and Air Sampling Professional Licenses
- Five (5) years' experience performing asbestos and lead inspection/industrial hygiene sampling
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety or other relevant majors, is a plus
Click here to read the full job description. Interested candidates should contact Mike Bartos at mbartos@hygieneering.com or upload their contact information and resume using our website.
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Association Participation | |
Promoting EHS Everywhere We Go! | |
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Illinois State University Golf Outing (more info)
September 6, 2024 – Weibring Golf Club, Normal, IL
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IL Assoc of Env Professionals (IAEP) Golf Outing (more info)
September 11, 2024 – White Deer Run Golf Club, Vernon Hills, IL
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Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers Association Golf Outing (more info)
September 19, 2024 – Swan Valley Golf Club, Saginaw, MI
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Get more information about other upcoming local events
on our new events page on our website!
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This is a friendly reminder that:
- US DOT requires complete training for hazmat employees once every three years (49 CFR 172.704).
- US EPA requires annual training for hazardous waste personnel (40 CFR 262.17).
- US OSHA requires annual training for general site workers engaged in hazardous waste operations (29 CFR 1910(e)(9) as well as emergency response employees (29 CFR 1910.120(q)(8).
To schedule your required training by Hygieneering's certified staff, Kevin Konkey at kkonkey@hygieneering.com or 630-654-2550.
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Hygieneering Celebrations in August | |
Happy birthday to the following team members who celebrate this month!
Dawn Schneider, August 1st
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Congratulations to the following people who are
celebrating milestones this month at Hygieneering! Thank you for your hard work and dedication throughout the years!
Kevin Konkey, 27 years
Tracy Melendez, 8 years
Amy Bauer, 6 years
Carol Fellers, 3 years
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Hygieneering's Healthy Building Institute's expert team of indoor air quality professionals have years of experience, credentials and training in providing comprehensive indoor air quality and mold assessment services.
For more info, contact David Zeidner.
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Hygieneering, Inc.
www.hygieneering.com
630.654.2550
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