SKC Inc.

02/23/2026

Another state has joined California, Oregon, and Washington in creating regulatory standards designed to protect outdoor workers exposed to wildfire smoke.

Nevada has enacted comprehensive employer requirements that took effect January 1, 2026. Nevada SB 260 requires covered employers to establish and implement written mitigation programs, monitor air quality according to the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) from AirNow, train employees, and establish communication systems to inform employees when they are being exposed to air quality where the AQI is 150 or more during their shift.

Additional regulatory measures still to come include establishing specific measures employers must take when the AQI is 150 or more, but less than 200, and then when AQI is 200 or more.

👉 Learn more about what SB 260 means for Nevada employers and outdoor workers and how to prepare.

Nevada’s Senate Bill (SB) 260, which took effect January 1, 2026, mandates comprehensive requirements for employers to protect outdoor workers from wildfire smoke hazards. With the new law, Nevada joins states such as California, Oregon, and Washington State in implementing measures to protect wor...

02/20/2026

Here is why you want to be sure you are buying authentic SKC Sorbent Tubes.
In a word, you want Quality! By "Quality in SKC Sorbent Tubes, we mean that you can count on accurate, repeatable sampling and results for a wide range of gas and v***r contaminants because when we manufacture our sorbent tubes, we:

✅Draw glass tubes to very close tolerances with precision-sealed tips
✅Pack them with high-quality low-background sorbents with precisely controlled surface area, pore size, adsorptive characteristics, and mesh size
✅Use consistent method-specified mesh size sorbent and separators for uniform pressure drop
✅Include a backup sorbent layer to detect sample breakthrough
✅Apply rigorous quality control to ensure our tubes meet high standards

SKC Sorbent Tubes are specified in OSHA, NIOSH, ASTM, EPA, and HSE methods and are used by health and safety professionals globally for compliance, consulting, and research.

Need help selecting the right authentic SKC Sorbent Tube for your application? Visit the SKC Sampling Guides:
👉 www.skcinc.com/sampling-guides, or contact our technical team: 👉www.skcinc.com/skc-customer-support

02/19/2026

Connect with Ian Kindig at the North Dakota Safety Council Conference, February 23–26. Learn more about SKC’s trusted solutions for air, noise, and surface/dermal sampling and how we can support your safety programs with reliable, field-proven tools. Ask for a demo of the SKC NoiseCHEK Personal Dosimeter!

02/18/2026

Need IH equipment fast and ready to go? Rent certified air sampling pumps, noise dosimeters, and accessories direct from SKC, the manufacturer. All equipment is factory-serviced and calibrated. With the lowest rental prices in the industry, fast shipping, and SKC expert support, SKC Certified Rental Solutions is perfect for expanding your sampling fleet when you need to! Learn more at www.skcinc.com/rental-request.

02/17/2026

Attending the Arkansas Mine Health and Safety Conference on February 19–20? Be sure to connect with Dan Keener and ask about SKC's sampling solutions for air, noise, and surface/dermal. Ask for a demo of our AirChek Touch Series Sampling Pumps and easy-to-use PPI Samplers for silica, EDC's SM-7204 Silica Monitor, and the SKC NoiseCHEK Personal Dosimeter. See you there!

02/16/2026

SKC is here for occupational hygienists and safety professionals. From precision instruments to expert guidance, responsive support, and trusted services, SKC Quality is your partner in protecting worker health and safety.
SKC Quality: Committed to Your Success.

02/13/2026

Coffee? ✅ Pumps charged? ✅ Friday memes? Absolutely ✅

02/12/2026

As lithium use increases in modern industries, detecting invisible surface contamination is more important than ever. This blog explains why lithium residue matters, how quick surface screening improves workplace safety, and how visual results can enhance cleaning practices and training.

Read the full blog: https://f.mtr.cool/ogaacvmnez

02/12/2026

As lithium use grows, so does the need to identify it as an invisible surface contamination. This blog by SKC's Kathy Siuzdak explores why lithium residue detection matters, introduces SKC Surface SWYPEs for Lithium--a new screening tool, discusses how surface screening supports safer workplaces, and explains how visual results can improve cleaning and training.

Read More in the SKC blog: https://f.mtr.cool/ijwwvclozf

02/11/2026

SKC introduces Surface SWYPEs for Lithium, a simple on-the-spot screening tool for detecting lithium residue on surfaces. With an easy spray-and-wipe process and clear visual results in minutes, Surface SWYPEs support faster decision-making, decontamination confirmation, and improved cleaning practices across critical industries. The SKC line of surface and dermal testing and decontamination products expand your IH toolbox to help protect worker safety and health. Learn more at www.skcinc.com/surface-dermal.

02/09/2026

SKC Asia is excited to have provided practical learning to occupational health students! The Faculty of Public Health at Thammasat University (Thailand), in collaboration with Workplace Health Without Borders (US) and OHTA-approved trainers, recently delivered a hybrid presentation of the OHTA501 course, Measurement of Hazardous Substances. Led by Course Director Tuan Nguyen, the program integrated nine weekly online lecture sessions with in-person, hands-on equipment training and practical workshops.

Participants included students from Thailand and Vietnam, supported by more than ten international occupational health professional volunteer instructors. Curricula included:

✏️Air sampling theory
✏️Exposure assessment
✏️Global occupational exposure limits
✏️Toxicology
✏️Regional OSHA regulations applicable to Thailand and Vietnam.

Case studies examined hydrogen sulfide fatalities, gold extraction operations, and metal fume exposures. Each enabled participants to apply technical concepts to real-world occupational health scenarios.

Capstone practical sessions, led by SKC Asia's Dr. Keng Been Ang and Director Tuan Nguyen, provided students with direct experience using sampling pumps, flowmeters, dust samplers, passive samplers, surface samplers, and direct-reading instruments. Students developed hands-on proficiency in sample train assembly, pump calibration, and the selection of appropriate sampling media in accordance with internationally recognized sampling methods.

This participation reflects SKC Asia's ongoing commitment to occupational hygiene education, practical training, and the advancement of accurate exposure assessment to support worker health and safety globally.

02/04/2026

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