Certified Industrial Hygiene Consulting Ltd.

04/07/2026

Second-hand smoke exposure in Scotland is down 96% since the country’s landmark smoke-free legislation came into force on March 26, 2006, new research by the University of Stirling and Public Health Scotland has shown.

But workplace risk persists, as Scotland marks 20th anniversary of landmark legislation

04/03/2026

Health care workers who take on extended or overnight shifts, particularly during periods of operational strain, may face heightened fatigue that can affect their own well-being. This fatigue arises not from individual effort or commitment, but from the physiological challenges created when work demands intersect with the body’s internal clock.
https://www.rutgers.edu/news/how-shift-workers-internal-clock-affects-their-health

04/02/2026

In a recent retrospective study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers analyzed more than 50 years of data from 1960 to 2021, from the long-term follow-up of more than 117,000 Transport for London employees, to investigate disparities in mortality by job role.

A 50-year retrospective cohort study of 117,166 Transport for London workers found that bus and London Underground job categories had higher all-cause, respiratory, cardiovascular, and lung cancer mortality than office workers. The authors caution that broad job categories, missing cause-of-death da...

04/01/2026

Physicians and patients alike may assume that lead poisoning is a relic of the past, with the notable exceptions of contaminated water plaguing people in Flint, Mich., or Milwaukee in recent years. A new study analyzing lead levels in bones reminds us that lead lingers in the body for a lifetime, including in the heart’s vital arteries, where it can elevate blood pressure, injure the lining of blood vessels, and raise risk of death from heart attacks.

A JAMA study details how lead lingers in the body and how it can elevate blood pressure, harm blood vessel lining, and raise risk of heart attack.

03/26/2026

Through research and partnerships, NIOSH evaluates effective exposure controls to better protect firefighters from contaminated gear.

Hazardous substances can transfer from firefighters' gear to their skin, equipment, and station.

03/23/2026

Worker illnesses part of a growing silicosis crisis tied to countertop fabrication work

https://www.fox8live.com/2026/03/02/engineered-stone-workers-get-lung-transplants-industry-pushes-congress-legal-shield/

03/18/2026

A wonderful development for those concerned about loved one's exposure to lead in the home

New study co-led by UW and Boston University reveal color-changing wipes can detect lead in homes

03/16/2026

"The question is, is the current workplace environment suitable for ameliorating these risks, so that the risks to workers are low?" https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-06/nail-salon-workers-voice-concern-over-chemical-exposure/106144444

03/11/2026

“Businesses cannot ignore the increased regulation, phase out and prohibition of PFAS,” says Sharon Singh, a Vancouver-based partner at McMillan law firm and co-head of the firm’s environment and Indigenous portfolio. “They need to think about the impacts on their businesses and find alternatives where possible.”

02/03/2026

This is intriguing. This could be a game-changer for noise control in the aviation industry if it is successful.

Aboard an aircraft carrier, jet engine noise is an ever-present concern. This research team is leading a project to lower the risk posed to the hearing of naval personnel.

01/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Mariska Hartley CIH! 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone for one of our team members — Mariska has officially earned her Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential!

Mariska’s dedication to the field of industrial hygiene, her work ethic, and her commitment to excellence have made her a valuable member of the CIHC team. This well-deserved achievement reflects her hard work, professionalism, and ongoing pursuit of advancing health and safety in the workplace.

Way to go, Mariska! 👏

07/18/2025

Though essentially considered our last line of defence against toxic gases, vapours and dusts, having an understanding of different types of respirators and what they are meant to protect us against is so vital in the workplace and at home. The CDC provides this invaluable guide:

Get information on the use of respirators in the workplace.