News and Press Releases from Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Chemicals, Odors and Indoor Environmental Quality Discussed in New Video

Today the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses information provided by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on the ...

May 19, 2019

The American Board of Industrial Hygiene® Creates the “Board for Global EHS Credentialing®”

We are very pleased to announce that the American Board of Industrial Hygiene® (ABIH®) has created a new, higher-level organizational umbrella called the Board for Global EHS Credentialing® (BGC®) to more accurately reflect our ...

May 17, 2019

AIHce EXP 2019 Attendees Encouraged to Participate in the ABIH® Forum

The American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition (AIHce EXP) gets underway in Minneapolis, Minnesota next week. The event begins on May 20th and continues through the 22nd. Thousands of industrial hygiene and occupational, environmental, ...

May 15, 2019

How Many Metric Tons of Asbestos Imported into the U.S. Last Year made it to Puerto Rico?

While the last producer of asbestos in the United States ceased operations in 2002, the country still imports asbestos from other countries. According to the recently released U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Mineral Commodity Summaries report, just ...

May 14, 2019

Indoor Air Quality Testing and Consulting Services Support the Efforts of Clean Air Month

Back in May of 1972, the American Lung Association (ALA) sponsored Clean Air Week for the first time to educate the public about the connection between clean air and respiratory health. In 1994, Clean Air Week was expanded to become Clean Air Month ...

May 9, 2019

National Safety Stand-Down Week to Prevent Falls and Create Dialogue Takes Place this Week

Earlier this year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that the sixth annual National Safety Stand-Down event to prevent falls in construction would be held from May 6th through the 10th. OSHA describes it as a ...

May 8, 2019

Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Puerto Rico and Identifying Airborne Triggers, Irritants and Allergens

The month of May is recognized as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Puerto Rico and across the globe. World Asthma Day also occurs in May on the 7th. These are important times of recognition as asthma is a chronic lung disease that has a major ...

May 6, 2019

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) and Virus, Bacteria, Allergen and Irritant Exposures Discussed in New Video

Today the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as pink eye, which is one of the most common and treatable eye ...

May 5, 2019

California Company Cited for Failure to Protect Workers from Valley Fever Exposure Risks

In late March of this year, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health, also known as Cal/OSHA, issued serious health and safety citations to a construction company after two of its employees contracted Valley Fever ...

May 1, 2019

Clean Air Month in Puerto Rico and Identifying Sources of Indoor Pollution

Clean Air Month takes place during May and is recognized in Puerto Rico and throughout the rest of the United States. The month of recognition began back in 1972 when the American Lung Association (ALA) sponsored Clean Air Week to educate the public ...

Apr. 29, 2019

FEMA seeks input from CIHs on Chemical Operations Support Specialist (COSS) Curriculum Development

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear (CBRN) Office, and the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) COSS Working Group are conducting a survey and would like input from Certified Industrial ...

Apr. 29, 2019

Facility Managers in Puerto Rico Advised to Test Fire Curtains for Asbestos Hazards

Fire curtains, also referred to as safety curtains, are a fire safety device used in theaters and auditoriums. Modern fire curtains are often made of fiberglass or iron, but in the past they were typically made with asbestos due to the minerals ...

Apr. 22, 2019

Workers’ Memorial Day is a Reminder of the Importance of Environmental, Health, and Safety Programs to Protect Workers and Communities

On April 28, 1971, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) opened their doors with a mission to assure safe and healthful working conditions for all workers in America. April 28th is also the day that Workers’ Memorial Day ...

Apr. 22, 2019

Clean Air Month and Indoor Air Quality Discussed in New Video

Today the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses Clean Air Month and the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ). “Individual control of ...

Apr. 21, 2019

Residents of Puerto Rico Breathe Easier with Access to Sewer Gas and Mystery Odor Consulting Services

Most people have at one time or another stepped into a home or building and were overwhelmed by an obnoxious odor, often smelling like rotten eggs. Quite often the unpleasant odor is the result of sewer gas, a common cause of indoor air quality ...

Apr. 17, 2019

Past ABIH® Chair Named a 2019 Distinguished Fellow by the American Industrial Hygiene Association

Last month the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) announced the names of a dozen industrial hygiene, occupational, environmental, health, and safety professionals that are being recognized this year as distinguished Fellows. The ...

Apr. 15, 2019

Research Focuses Attention on Mold and Health Issues Associated with Exposure in Buildings on Caribbean Island

Earlier this year, The Gleaner published an article about a study conducted by a lecturer from the Northern Caribbean University. Dian Camoy Griffiths’ study, Environmental Investigation of Sick Buildings, Remedial Action and Health Impacts on ...

Apr. 9, 2019

ABIH® 2019 Nomination Deadline Approaches for Board of Director Positions

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

Apr. 8, 2019

New PCB Regulations Coming Soon for Demolition Companies Operating in the San Francisco Bay Area

New demolition regulations are coming soon for businesses involved with demolition activities in seven counties surrounding San Francisco Bay. Effective July 1st, 2019, companies involved with the demolition of buildings constructed between 1950 and ...

Apr. 8, 2019

Components of Sewer Gas and how it can Affect Indoor Air Quality Discussed in New Video

Today the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses what makes up sewer gas and how it can impact the indoor environment. “Sewer gas is a ...

Apr. 7, 2019