dust exposure News
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A Busy Start to the Year for the Kernic Install Crew
It is great to be back in California where Kernic is installing a new dust and particle extraction system designed for a high-volume secure shredding center. Shredded paper and dust particles are collected and conveyed through the fully integrated system. Shredded materials pass through a Kernic Rotary Airlock Separator and discharge into the baling press, while the conveyed air and dust ...
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In-House Test Kits Help Motivate Parents to Reduce Allergens in Their Homes
In-home test kits, coupled with patient education, help parents reduce allergen levels in their homes, according to scientists from the National Institutes of Health. The researchers found that parents may become more motivated to participate in allergen reduction interventions, when they can actually see results for themselves. The scientists specifically looked at dust mites, microscopic ...
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Indoor dust poses significant endocrine disruptor risk
The risks from exposure to outdoor pollution or sources like tobacco smoke are well known, but indoor dust can also pose health risks, especially to young children. New evidence shows that indoor dust is highly contaminated by persistent and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including some chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) which have been banned since the 1970s. Endocrine ...
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