workplace air News
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New e-course from CCOHS an introduction to workplace indoor air quality
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed an e-course about the importance of Indoor Air Quality in offices and other non-industrial workplaces, such as schools, public buildings and shopping malls. The quality of air people that breathe at work can affect their health, comfort and productivity. Indoor Air Quality: An Introduction covers the factors that ...
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Security and Environment Investment
Nonstop G&C goes ahead with its Mission aimed at achieving the excellence of environmental quality, health and safety in the workplace. For that reason G&C has selected, among some potential Companies, Bruno Balducci srl established in 1944 that has always designed, manufactured and installed suction plants, filtering and dedusting system for environment defense. Besides the traditional ...
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Speed is the name of the game as Enviro Technology launches rapid diffusion samplers
Local authorities and businesses seeking fast, cost effective air monitoring need look no further than air quality monitoring specialists, Enviro Technology’s brand new range of Rapid Diffusion Samplers. Ideal for all rapid indoor, outdoor, personal and workplace air monitoring of volatile organic compounds (VOCS) and Nitrogen Dioxide, Rapid Diffusion Samplers offer a quick, low cost, ...
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How Clean is the Air in your workplace? - Taiwan Indoor Air Quality Management Act
PPM Technology will be presenting a lecture titled - 'How clean is the air in your workplace? - Benefits of continuous monitoring' to IAQ scholars and delegates at a Taiwanese Occupational Hygiene Association seminar regarding Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) held in Kaohsiung, Southern Taiwan. Taiwan recently became the 2nd country, after South Korea, to introduce an Indoor Air Quality Management Act. ...
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VOC Sensors and Detection - Promoting the highest levels of air quality
Upholding and promoting the highest levels of air quality and building health with VOC sensors and detection. Ensuring the workplace has excellent air quality and ventilation is something building and facility managers have been aware of since the 1990s. Sick building syndrome was identified as a critical issue for employee health over 30 years ago, but still today many indoor work ...
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Ocular Injury and Infection Risks in the Workplace and the Importance of Eye Protection
Thousands of employees are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries that could have been prevented with the proper selection and use of eye and face protection according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Many other workers incur injuries and infections resulting from eye contact with objects, particles, droplets, chemicals, and even due to thermal burns. OSHA ...
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uHoo launches in Switzerland, in partnership with Ricola and Swisscom, following successes in Asia and Europe
uHoo, has officially launched today in Switzerland. uHoo monitors the levels of harmful chemicals and toxins present in the air and provides data, alerts, insights, and recommendations via the uHoo mobile app or dashboard, accessible through any smartphone or laptop that’s connected to the internet.The device, as small as a coffee cup, is available for purchase at uHoo’s website and ...
By uHoo
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National COPD Awareness Month in Puerto Rico and Preventing Exposure to Airborne Pollutants
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, makes breathing difficult for the 17 million Americans who have been diagnosed with the condition according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The institute also reports that millions more likely have the disease, but have not yet been diagnosed. Tragically, COPD is a leading ...
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Tetrachloroethylene (PERC) at Superfund Sites in Puerto Rico & Vapor Intrusion Concerns
During the past 4 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection agency (EPA) has added several sites in Puerto Rico to the Superfund list. Included in this list are the Cabo Rojo Ground Water Contamination site, the Hormigas Ground Water Plume site and the Corozal Well site. All three of these additions to the EPA’s Superfund list have been found to contain tetrachloroethylene, commonly ...
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Link between a Group of Common Chemicals and Preterm Births in Puerto Rico Examined by Researchers
In the 2018 Premature Birth Report Card from the March of Dimes, Puerto Rico received a D grade from the nonprofit organization. That year, the preterm birth rate in Puerto Rico was listed at 11.4%, slightly lower than the 11.5% posted for 2016, but still higher than the national average and the March of Dimes’ goal of 8.1% by 2020. A new study, discussed in the University of ...
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Occupational Eye Protection and Mitigating Infection Risks in Puerto Rico
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that each year, thousands of people are blinded from work-related eye injuries that could have been prevented with the proper selection and use of eye and face protection. OSHA standards require employers to ensure the safety of all employees in the work environment and this includes eye and face protection. It must be provided ...
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Improving Workplace Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality during Cold Weather
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued an OSHA Alert on improving workplace ventilation during the cold winter months. In it, the agency states that indoor air quality (IAQ) in the workplace during cold weather is especially critical with influenza, cold and COVID-19 viruses circulating. Key steps to improve ventilation listed by OSHA include: · ...
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Creating Covid-proof Interior Air Quality Webinar
Indoor air quality in workplace and public transport during the pandemic We warmly welcome you to Creating Covid-proof Interior Air Quality webinar on Wednesday 28th of October starting at 11 a.m. and lasting till 12:30 (Helsinki, UTC+2), or longer if necessary, in case discussion with participants continues. Join us together with Cleamix and Genano, two leading Finnish companies providing ...
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Software identifies and monitors Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) problems.
Bad air quality in the workplace environment can be extremely debilitating, causes ill-heath, distraction and absenteeism and when maximum permitted exposure levels for hazardous contaminants are exceeded is illegal, risking heavy fines and claims. Clean, healthy air is an essential element for good human performance and employers who pay for, and expect, their staff to function to the peak ...
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Clark Seif Clark Celebrates 20 Years of Environmental Consulting Services
On April 1st of 1996, several of the leading environmental, industrial hygiene, engineering and building science professionals officially opened the doors at Clark Seif Clark (CSC). The environmental consulting firm quickly made a name for themselves in their home state of California before expanding and opening several offices on the West Coast and now providing services for clients nationwide. ...
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Indoor air quality survey launched for the facilities management/building services sector
Camfil UK, the world leader in providing air filtration solutions for maintaining healthy and comfortable indoor environments, has launched a quick 2 minute survey on indoor air quality for FM, Estates Managers and Building Services professionals in the UK. Camfil UK have launched the national survey exploring general awareness and understanding of indoor air quality (IAQ) in non-domestic ...
By Camfil Ltd
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Ilva Specifies Activent Ventilation System
Logically, for a system that has established itself in Scandinavia, Fläkt Woods’ exclusive Activent ventilation system has been specified for the new ILVA store in Manchester. Founded in 1974, ILVA has its roots deep in Scandinavia, and has a status of being the second largest furniture and homeware retailer in Denmark. Activent was specified partly because it has established a reputation within ...
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California Business Owners File Suit against Commercial Property Owners
Earlier this month, it was reported in the Marin Independent Journal that former business owners of a video store have filed a lawsuit against their past landlords in Fairfax, California. The suit alleges that the property owners knew of improperly disposed of perchloroethylene at the shopping center by another tenant that operated a dry cleaning business, but did not inform the video store ...
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Why monitor dust in the workplace?
Almost any place of employment can present a potential threat to health and safety from airborne particulates and aerosols. It is important to note, however, that dust hazards are not necessarily visible to the human eye and that the finest particles can represent the greatest threat because of their ability to travel deepest into the lungs. Effective monitoring is therefore key to the ...
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Identifying Hydrogen Chloride Exposure Risks in the Workplace
Hydrogen chloride is a chemical compound that is used in a number of industries. It can also be formed during the burning of many plastics and can be released into the atmosphere during volcanic eruptions. Upon contact with water, hydrogen chloride forms hydrochloric acid. Both hydrogen chloride and hydrochloric acid are corrosive. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ...
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