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OCCU-TEC Blog

Hazmat Basics: Your Comprehensive Guide to Training and Certification

The realm of hazardous materials (hazmat) can seem shrouded in mystery, with specialized jargon and complex regulations. But navigating this world doesn't have to be a hazardous journey itself.

The Ultimate Guide to Emergency Power Systems for Commercial Developers and Business Owners

Every day around the country, we rely on essential services. From healthcare buildings to 911 operating centers and financial institutions, these...

The Dangers of Asbestos: Understanding Its Risks and How To Address Them

Imagine an era when builders and architects celebrated a material with the extraordinary ability to resist fire and provide insulation against the...

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A Look Back at Our 40 Years in Business

In 1983, a gallon of gas cost 96¢ and the median home price in the U.S. was $70,000. The final episode of M*A*S*H aired on television, the first...

Timeline of the most influential workplace safety events

History’s Most Influential Workplace Safety Events

History of Safety in the Workplace: 11 Influential Workplace Safety Events Throughout history, influential events have shaped the way we think about...

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How Can Carbon Monoxide Affect Your Business?

We know the dangers of carbon monoxide. The gas is around us all the time — in the air we breathe indoors and out — but it can be dangerous at high...

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What is Radon?

What is radon gas and how is it created?

What is Carbon Monoxide, and Why Should You Care About It?

Carbon monoxide is a gas that is around us all the time. It is in their air we breathe outdoors in trace amounts but can be hazardous at high levels....

Top Ways Lead Can Impact Your Business

When people think about lead and lead poisoning, they most likely think about the wall paint of mid-20th century homes with harmful amounts of the...

What is lead, and why you should care about it

What Is Lead, And Why Should You Care About It?

For decades, lead was a major byproduct of manufactures around the world. It was commonly found in household and workplace wall paints, children’s...