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Maintain Compliance & Safety in Educational Institutions with Room Alert
Schools are required to maintain various industry compliance standards, depending on their location and the type of institution. Some common compliance standards that schools need to follow include: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) American Society ...
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EPA Hosts Community Meeting in Puerto Rico to Discuss a Contract Sterilization Plant and Health Risks from Ethylene Oxide Exposure
Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it was hosting a community meeting for residents of Salinas, Puerto Rico to share information about health risks from the chemical ethylene oxide (EtO), which is being emitted from a local contract sterilization facility. According to the agency: EPA analysis indicates that the air near the Salinas facility does not ...
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OSHA’s New Top 10 Citations List and Programs to Prevent Workplace Injuries, Illnesses, Fatalities and Costly Noncompliance Penalties
Each year, thousands of workers die on the job and millions more are injured or develop occupational illnesses. Tragically, as recently as 2019, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that 5,333 workers lost their lives. To protect workers, there are a number of OSHA standards that are enforced by the agency. A list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health ...
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Repurposed Buildings in Puerto Rico and Potential Indoor Exposure Hazards
San Juan, founded by the Spanish 500 years ago, has a rich architectural history and is home to some buildings dating back hundreds of years. Many of these old colonial buildings have had a number of uses over time. While the vast majority of homes and buildings across the islands were built much more recently, a number of them have also been repurposed over time. Indeed, renovating an existing ...
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Potential Hidden Exposure Hazards Found in DIY Home Improvement Projects
With the COVID-19 pandemic causing millions of people to be stuck at home for much of 2020, do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement projects have become increasingly popular. Unfortunately, depending on the type of project, and the age and condition of the home, many DIYers may come into contact with hidden exposure risks. In addition to building code compliance issues, laws, permit requirements, ...
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Residents of Puerto Rico Warned of Potential Hidden Exposure Hazards Found in DIY Home Improvement Projects
Do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement projects are a common occurrence in residences across Puerto Rico. Taken on by a skilled homeowner, these projects can save money and add considerable value to a home; however, many project also come with hidden risks. Along with building code compliance issues, laws, permit requirements, ladders, sharp tools, and electrical and gas hazards, DIY projects ...
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Hygieneering, Inc. Renews ISNetworld Membership
ISN provides an online contractor management database, ISNetworld, which is designed to meet internal and governmental record-keeping and compliance requirements. ISN collects health and safety, procurement, quality and regulatory information and monitors vendor/contractor recordable injury numbers, annual certificate of insurance requirements, safety programs and site-specific training for ...
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Earth Shield PVC Waterstop achieves NSF 61 certification
Certification to NSF/ANSI 61 demonstrates compliance with nationally-recognized health effects standard for all drinking water treatment chemicals. J P Specialties, Inc. has earned certification to NSF/ANSI 61, the American National Standard for Drinking Water Treatment Components – Health Effects for its Earth Shield® PVC Waterstop from global public health organization NSF ...
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LEED IEQ Certification Services in Texas & the Gulf Coast offered by Indoor Environmental Consultants
Across Texas and the Gulf Coast, a growing number of building owners and management companies have recognized the benefits of obtaining the USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for their properties. To obtain this coveted status, there are a number of credit categories where points can be earned towards certification. One major category for LEED ...
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LEED Certification Compliance Services Offered by Zimmetry Environmental
A growing number of building owners and management companies across Puerto Rico and the Caribbean have recognized the benefits of obtaining LEED certification for their properties. To obtain this coveted status, there are a number of credit categories where points can be earned towards certification. A significant category is indoor environmental quality credits. One of the leading providers ...
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Building Experts Warn Residents of Puerto Rico to be Aware of Asbestos Hazards
Up until the late 1970s, many different types of building products and materials commonly used in residential and commercial buildings contained asbestos. Today, many of these properties still contain these materials that could be causing a health threat to any building occupants. As these materials age or become disturbed, asbestos fibers can be released into the air. Exposure to asbestos ...
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New Website Provides USP 797 Information and Testing Services
Recently, EMSL Analytical published a new website dedicated to providing information and testing services to support U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) 797 guidelines. The USP 797 chapter on "Pharmaceutical Compounding - Sterile Preparations" provides for enforceable guidelines, procedures and compliance requirements for compounding sterile preparations. These standards include the proper facility design, ...
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DuroAir announces breakthrough industrial Indoor Air Quality Recycling Technology
DuroAir Technologies Inc. ("DuroAir" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has developed, and successfully independently tested, the world's first known portable air containment and filtration technology that fully filters and recycles industrial contaminated indoor air and returns it safely to the indoor air environment. This has significant environmental and cost saving implications ...
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ASTM E1998 - 11 standard guide for assessing depressurization-induced backdrafting and spillage from vented combustion appliances
Although a number of different methods have been used to assess backdrafting and spillage (see NFPA 54, CAN/CGSB-51.71, and 1-4) a single well-accepted method is not yet available. At this point, different methods can yield different results. In addition, advantages and drawbacks of different methods have not been ...
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EMLab P&K provides lab services & supplies for USP 797 compliance
The United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) recently released a new General Chapter <797> providing procedures and requirements for compounding sterile preparations. The standards in USP 797 apply to all people and facilities that prepare 'compounding sterile preparations' including pharmacies, health care clinics and hospitals. These requirements include routine biological monitoring of the ...
By EMLab P&K
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August Mack Environmental, Inc. hosts Pennsylvania-specific webinar series
August Mack Environmental, Inc., a full-service environmental, health and safety consulting firm, is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar schedule for the first quarter of 2008. As part of its commitment to provide the industry with unmatched levels of customer service and awareness, August Mack offers informative webinars to support facilities in their efforts to stay apprised of existing ...
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