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Pesticides and Protecting Building Occupants in Puerto Rico from Exposure Hazards
Pesticides are chemicals that are used to kill or control pests. In addition to insects and rodents, these pests can include bacteria, fungi and other organisms. With regards to pesticide use and indoor air quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shares information from a study that found 75% of U.S. households used at least one pesticide product indoors during the past year. ...
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Hurricane Victims and Restoration Contractors Warned of Potential Hazards While Drying Out Properties
Many homes, businesses, and schools across the Northeast were severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Some estimates have put the cost of the property damage at approximately $20 billion. Now, weeks after the storm, communities in the affected areas are rebuilding. One of the first tasks typically addressed is drying out a water damaged property. Water damage in a structure can result in ...
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EPA Presents the Clean Air in Buildings Challenge to Building Owners and Operators
The importance of ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ) in buildings has long been recognized for its critical role in creating a comfortable and productive environment for building occupants. While hospitals and other healthcare facilities have been addressing ventilation and IAQ as it relates to infection control for years, following COVID, building owners and operators of all types of ...
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