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	Health & Safety E-Zine March 2009

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Diesel users suffer more lung cancer; a simple solution is to hand
Those who work with and at close proximity to diesel engines, especially lorry drivers, are at a higher risk of cancer according to a recent US study. This is on top of the elevated risk of “heart disease and stroke, possibly resulting from enhanced coagulation and arterial thrombosis” such exposure gives. The good news is that a British company has developed a fuel technology that is seen to significantly reduce ultra fine particulate emissions by as much as 45%. Additone from ChemEcol is now ...

Indoor air quality problems - If it isn’t mold – what is it?
We have a number of employees in our office who have itchy, watery eyes, nasal congestion, headaches, lethargy and trouble concentrating. Most of the affected folks report they feel better at home and worse after they’ve been in the office for about an hour. We had the office tested for mold but nothing remarkable was found. What’s going on? While exposure to molds can certainly produce some or all of the symptoms listed above, mold is not the only cause. The complaints ...

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Better health for all
Ensuring basic health care for people in low-income countries is critical to the Plan B goal of eradicating poverty and stabilizing population. While ...
Legislators set agenda for change to target the chemical industry
Regulations are expected to target the chemical industry in 2009. The new Administration and Congress promise an eventful new year — It may result in ...
Refrigerant leak creates environmental problems for businesses
A great concern for companies is a refrigerant leak in their refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) system or heating, ventilation and air conditioning ...
Diacetyl likely the cause of lung disease - OSHA seeks to regulate its use
Diacetyl is the chemical that imparts the buttery flavor to popcorn and other foods. As far back as 2004, information began to suggest that it causes ...
RoHS list set to expand with new chemicals
The European Union prescribes that chemicals restricted by the RoHS directive should be reviewed by the European Commission periodically. The RoHS directive ...
EPA enforcement of the ozone depleting substance (ODS) regulations
Is Your Organization Flirting With EPA Compliance Risk? The EPA Enforcement Office will issue fines for undocumented refrigerant gas usage as it relates ...
Brownfields redevelopment; Understanding your environmental responsibilities
Brownfields are properties that have, or may have, contamination or the stigma of contamination that hinders the reuse of land for new development. The ...
Guidance on scope of Section 108 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008
On February 12, 2009, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued draft guidance regarding which children’s products are subject to the requirements ...

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