News and Press Releases from Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Puerto Rico’s Legionella Experts Help to Keep Cruise Ships and Other Vessels Safe for Passengers and Crew

The islands of Puerto Rico have a rich maritime history. Since its founding over 500 years ago by Spanish explorers, islanders and visitors have relied on ships and other vessels to move goods, people and provide for recreation. Today, there are a ...

Apr. 16, 2018

Are Student Athletes in Puerto Rico at Risk of MRSA Infections?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly referred to as MRSA, is a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics called beta-lactams. These antibiotics include methicillin and other common antibiotics such as ...

Apr. 11, 2018

Nomination Deadline Approaches for 2018 ABIH® Board of Director Positions

The due date for self-nominations for three Board of Director positions at the American Board of Industrial Hygiene® is June 15th. All Interested and qualified candidates have until then to submit completed, official nomination packets. ...

Apr. 9, 2018

Environmental Pathogens, Antimicrobial Resistance and the Importance of Surface Disinfection in Healthcare Environments

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is the ability of microbes to resist the effects of drugs – that is, the germs are not killed and their growth is not stopped. These pathogens ...

Apr. 9, 2018

2018 Workers’ Memorial Day Discussed in New Video

Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses Workers’ Memorial Day which is observed each year on the 28th of April. The ...

Apr. 8, 2018

Lead Disclosure for Homebuyers and Identifying Poisoning Hazards

To protect families from exposure to lead from paint, dust and soil, the U.S. Congress passed the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992. Also known as Title X, it directed the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and ...

Apr. 2, 2018

Mold Problems Persist in Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Damaged Properties

Months after Hurricanes Irma and Maria caused massive destruction to infrastructure and buildings across Puerto Rico, life for many area residents is still filled with challenges. A major concern encountered by many residents in their daily lives is ...

Apr. 2, 2018

CIH® Certification Spring Exam Period Begins on April 1st

Next month, the Certified Industrial Hygienist® spring exam window for successful applicants looking to take their industrial hygiene careers to the next level gets underway. The CIH® exam is administered by the American Board of Industrial ...

Mar. 28, 2018

Environmental Site Assessments and Property Transactions in Puerto Rico

Before a commercial property transaction takes place, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESA) will usually be ordered. The Phase I ESA is used by potential property buyers, investors and lenders to determine if a property has any ...

Mar. 26, 2018

Environmental Site Assessments and Property Transactions in Puerto Rico

Before a commercial property transaction takes place, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESA) will usually be ordered. The Phase I ESA is used by potential property buyers, investors and lenders to determine if a property has any ...

Mar. 26, 2018

Carbon Dioxide, People and the Indoor Environment Discussed in New Video

Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses carbon dioxide (CO2), its role in nature and how it can be measured as a potential indicator of ...

Mar. 25, 2018

Residents of Puerto Rico Learn of Exposure Risks to Thousands of Asbestos-Containing Products

In Puerto Rico and across the Caribbean, asbestos-containing materials can still be found in countless homes, schools and businesses. This is a result of the regrettable realty that asbestos was used for decades in thousands of products, in fact, ...

Mar. 20, 2018

World TB Day and Protecting Workers from Exposure Risks

March 24th is recognized as World TB Day. This annual day of recognition commemorates the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. Almost 134 years ...

Mar. 19, 2018

Work-Related Asthma and Mitigating Employee Exposures to Cleaning Chemicals and Disinfectants

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that impacts millions of people across the globe. Unfortunately, the number of people with asthma continues to grow, and for many employees, work-related asthma, also known as occupational asthma, is a serious health ...

Mar. 13, 2018

Air Testing to Help Prevent the Spread of TB in Puerto Rico’s Healthcare Facilities and Correctional Institutions

In less than two weeks, World TB Day will be recognized in Puerto Rico and across the globe. March 24th is the official day of recognition and is the same date that back in 1882, Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium ...

Mar. 12, 2018

World TB Day Discussed in New Video

Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses World TB Day, an annual day of recognition that takes place March 24th to commemorate the date in ...

Mar. 11, 2018

Identifying Asthma Triggers and Managing the Condition in the Nation’s Schools

In 2013, students missed 13.8 million school days due to asthma, making the disease a leading cause of school absenteeism according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As recently as 2015, the agency reports that 1 in 12 ...

Mar. 7, 2018

Are Puerto Rico’s Schools and Universities Safe from High Radon Levels?

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, most areas of Puerto Rico have geologic radon potential ranging from low to moderate. However, several areas have the geologic potential to generate locally high indoor radon levels if building conditions are ...

Mar. 5, 2018

General Industry and Maritime Operations Look to CIHs as New Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard Enforcement Approaches

In several months, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is scheduled to begin enforcement of the new respirable crystalline silica standard for General Industry and Maritime. These actions are part of the agency’s final ...

Mar. 5, 2018

California’s Rule 1466 to Control Toxic Particulate Emissions from Earth-Moving Operations is in Full Effect

Last July, California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) adopted Rule 1466 – Control of Particulate Emissions from Soils with Toxic Air Contaminants. The new rule was amended last December before going into effect ...

Mar. 1, 2018