building disinfection News
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COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance from the CDC for Reopening Businesses and Institutions
Many of the millions of businesses and institutions that were temporarily shut down earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic have reopened or are planning to in the next few weeks. With restrictions being lifted in states across the country, employers face challenges ensuring the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of their facilities are safe for workers, customers and the public due to ...
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CDC COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection Guidance for Workplaces in Puerto Rico if someone gets Sick
With thousands of confirmed cases of COVID-19 already in Puerto Rico, businesses and institutions across the islands need to have plans in place if an employee, customer or building occupant is found to be infected. To help in this matter, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released guidance for organizations faced with cleaning and disinfecting a building or facility where ...
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ASHRAE 514: A Comprehensive Guide to Safe and Efficient Building Water Systems
ASHRAE 514, released in 2023, is an ANSI Standard that establishes a comprehensive framework for ensuring the safety and management of building water systems – excluding single-family residential structures. ASHRAE 514 applies to a wide range of stakeholders, including building owners, facility managers, engineers, and water treatment professionals and requires risk management through the ...
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Building Assessments and the Role of Indoor Environmental Quality in Helping to Prevent the Spread of Pathogens in Puerto Rico
Earlier this month, a state of emergency was declared by Puerto Rico’s governor and a few days later, people were ordered to stay in their homes in an effort to battle the coronavirus pandemic. These actions, designed to slow the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, are especially important for the elderly and those with underlying health conditions that are most vulnerable to having a severe ...
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Microbial Hazards & HVAC Systems the Focus of New Study
Recently, a new study supported by the U.S. Army Material Command was released detailing microbial issues associated with heat exchangers in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Entitled, Characterization and Control of the Microbial Community Affiliated with Copper or Aluminum Heat Exchangers of HVAC Systems, the research discusses microbial growth in building systems and ...
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Exposure Risks to Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA)
The first recorded nosocomial outbreak of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the United States occurred in 1968 in Boston, Massachusetts. This infection was traditionally associated with hospitalization or other health care-associated risk factors, but this is no longer the case. MRSA is a type of staph bacteria that can be found on some people’s skin or in their nose. ...
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Legionella Testing Can Prevent Deaths from Healthcare-Associated Legionella Outbreaks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that hospitals and healthcare facilities need a water management plan and should test for Legionella. The CDC announced that most deaths from healthcare-associated Legionella outbreaks might have been prevented if healthcare facilities proactively tested for Legionella. EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company, has the largest ...
By EMLab P&K
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A bit of light cleaning: Barkell launch UV coil disinfecting solution
Barkell, the UK’s air handling specialists, have announced the launch of LightGuard, a UV coil cleaning solution, to aid companies concerned about the safety of occupied buildings in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. As business owners consider a return to work, many are facing a “new normal”, where cleanliness, hygiene and indoor air quality are critical to minimise risk to ...
By Barkell Ltd
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