News and Press Releases from Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Identifying and Preventing Lead Exposure Risks for Workers in Puerto Rico

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that while many people worry about lead in their homes or in the environment, for some, the workplace may offer the greatest potential for exposure. The agency ...

Jul. 27, 2020

Potential Exposure Risks to Acrylamide Discussed in New Online Video

Today the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses potential exposures to acrylamide for workers and the general public. “Workers in a ...

Jul. 26, 2020

Occupational Exposure Risks to 1,3-Butadiene and Other Chemicals in Puerto Rico

For decades, 1,3-butadiene has been used to make synthetic rubber and can also be found in smaller amounts in plastics and fuels. It is produced through the processing of petroleum and is a colorless gas with a mild odor that can be condensed into a ...

Jul. 20, 2020

Identifying and Mitigating Asbestos Exposure Risks in Puerto Rico

For decades, thousands of building materials and products that were used in Puerto Rico and across the region contained asbestos. Unfortunately, many of these asbestos-containing materials can still be found in homes, businesses and institutions of ...

Jul. 14, 2020

Potential Exposure Risks to 1,3-Butadiene Discussed in New Online Video

Today the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses potential occupational exposures to 1,3-butadiene. “1,3-Butadiene is produced through ...

Jul. 12, 2020

Mold and Other Potential Hazards Following Water Damage Caused by a Natural Disaster or Manmade Event

Each year, insurance claims caused by water damage are one of the most common and expensive types of claim. Water damage can not only destroy building materials, furnishing and belongings, it will also often result in the growth of mold, not to ...

Jul. 7, 2020

Puerto Rico is No Stranger to Natural Disasters and the Indoor Environmental Quality Challenges Left to Business Owners, Homeowners and Renters

Puerto Rico is all too familiar with the devastating impact of hurricanes, tropical storms and earthquakes. With the official arrival of hurricane season last month, property owners, renters and property management professionals need to be prepared. ...

Jul. 6, 2020

CDC Guidance for Businesses and Institutions for Cleaning and Disinfecting if Someone in the Workplace Gets COVID-19

With many businesses and institutions reopened, and millions of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the globe, there will be numerous cases of employees getting sick on the job. In response, the CDC has released a wealth of information to help plan, ...

Jul. 1, 2020

EPA Releases Final Risk Evaluation for Methylene Chloride and the Need to Protect Workers in Puerto Rico from Exposure Risks

Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Final Risk Evaluation for Methylene Chloride. The evaluation was completed as part of the agency’s mission to protect human health and the environment under the ...

Jun. 29, 2020

Changing Air Filters and Residential Indoor Air Quality Discussed in New Online Video

Today the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses HVAC systems, the role of air filters and their impact on the indoor air quality (IAQ) of a home. ...

Jun. 28, 2020

Pharmaceutical Company in Puerto Rico Faces Costly Penalties for Alleged Environmental Violations

Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that a pharmaceutical company has agreed to pay a penalty of over $500,000 for alleged Clean Air Act and other environmental violations at its manufacturing plant in Puerto ...

Jun. 22, 2020

Keeping Mold Exposure Risks Out of Homes, Schools and Businesses in Puerto Rico

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the presence of mold is very common in buildings and homes. The agency goes on to report that mold will grow in places with a lot of moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows ...

Jun. 15, 2020

Guide from U.S. Agencies for Mold Cleanup after Disasters Discussed in New Online Video

Today the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses guidance from the CDC, EPA, HUD, NIH and FEMA for mold cleanup after a disaster. “The ...

Jun. 14, 2020

2020 National Healthy Homes Month in Puerto Rico and the Important Role of Indoor Environmental Quality

It has been estimated that most people spend about 90% of their time indoors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, that figure certainly rose even higher. With schools closed and so many with jobs deemed non-essential by government officials, most people ...

Jun. 9, 2020

CDC Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting a Workplace if Someone is Sick Discussed in New Online Video

Today the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses guidance from the CDC for cleaning and disinfecting a workplace if someone is sick during the ...

May 31, 2020

CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces Discussed in New Online Video

Today the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses the release of the CDC’s Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting – Public Spaces, ...

May 17, 2020

Building Safety Month in Puerto Rico and the Importance of Indoor Environmental Quality

For 40 years, May has been recognized as Building Safety Month. Following the outbreak of COVID-19 that temporarily shut down millions of buildings across the globe and caused others to change the way they operate, building safety is now more ...

May 11, 2020

Identifying Environmental Asthma Triggers in Puerto Rico to Support Asthma Awareness Month

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that asthma is one of the most common lifelong chronic diseases. The agency also states that 1 in 13 Americans (more than 25 million) lives with asthma, a disease affecting the lungs and ...

May 4, 2020

Common Sources of Formaldehyde in the Home and Ways to Prevent Exposure Risks

The National Toxicology Program (NTP) has listed formaldehyde as known to be a human carcinogen. The National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that studies of workers exposed to high levels of formaldehyde, such as ...

May 4, 2020

Indoor Environmental Quality and Preventing the Spread of Germs in Airplanes and Airports Discussed in New Online Video

Today the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and concerns about the spread of airborne and surface germs in ...

May 3, 2020

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