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  Protecting the Health and Safety of Communities and Workers in the Wake of Devastating Wildfires

  The most destructive wildfire season in California’s history has taken place this year. Residents experienced the outbreak of the Camp and Woolsey fires last month, but these were only two of more than 7,500 wildfires to impact the state in ...

  Dec. 3, 2018
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  Could Vapor Intrusion Issues Impact Puerto Rico’s High-Rise Buildings?

  Vapor intrusion is the process by which volatile chemicals migrate to the indoor air above a contaminated site. This generally occurs when there is movement of volatile chemicals from contaminated groundwater or soil into an overlying building. ...

  Dec. 3, 2018
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  Recognizing Mold Exposure Issues in the Work Environment

  Shortly after Hurricane Michael left a path of destruction across parts of the Florida Panhandle and neighboring areas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) ...

  Dec. 3, 2018
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  Asbestos-Containing Products that are Banned and Not Banned by the U.S. Federal Government Discussed in New Video

  Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses which asbestos-containing products are actually banned by the U.S. Federal Government.   ...

  Dec. 2, 2018
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  Top 10 Most Cited OSHA Workplace Safety Violations for the 2018 Fiscal Year

  In late October, Patrick Kapust, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP) at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), disclosed the agency’s preliminary top 10 list of the most-cited safety and health ...

  Nov. 30, 2018
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  Workers in Puerto Rico Advised of Mold Exposure Symptoms in the Work Environment

  Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, Puerto Rico and some of its neighboring islands that suffered widespread property damage have witnessed an increase in asthma rates and respiratory issues with residents. For many, this is likely due to ...

  Nov. 26, 2018
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  Residents of Puerto Rico Warned of Asbestos and Lead Hazards Following Even Minor Building Fires

  Last month, Fire Prevention Week (FPW) was recognized throughout the United States from October 7th through the 13th. Started back in 1922, FPW has a long tradition and was proclaimed a national observance by President Coolidge. In fact, it is the ...

  Nov. 19, 2018
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  Protecting Workers from Hand-Arm Vibration Hazards in the Workplace

  Hand-Arm Vibrations (HAVs) are a common occupational hazard for millions of workers across the globe. In the United States alone, the U.S. Navy Safety Center reports that approximately 2.5 million workers are exposed daily to HAVs from the power ...

  Nov. 19, 2018
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  Mold Exposure in the Work 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 mold exposure that may take place in the work environment.   “While many government ...

  Nov. 18, 2018
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  Asthma Cases Spike in Puerto Rico Following 2017 Hurricane Season

  Earlier this year, NBC News published the article, “Puerto Rico faces a spike in asthma cases following Hurricane Maria.” The investigative report specifically looked at the aftermath of the storm that left residents with ...

  Nov. 12, 2018
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  Implementing OSHA’s New Regional Emphasis Program to Reduce Worker Exposure to Ammonia Compounds

  In late September, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it had launched a new program to address hazards from exposure to fertilizer-grade ammonium nitrate and agricultural anhydrous ammonium.   The Regional ...

  Nov. 12, 2018
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  Few Tenants in Puerto Rico Know if Radon is an Indoor Concern for Them

  Throughout Puerto Rico and in most parts of the United States, the millions of people that rent or lease their home or business property have no idea if they are being exposed to high levels of radon. Many tenants are under the assumption that ...

  Nov. 6, 2018
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  Lawsuit Alleges Property Management Company Tried to Covered Up Asbestos Hazards

  Recently, Oregon’s KOIN broadcast a report about a $40 million lawsuit that has been filed against a Portland property management company. According to their reporting, a renovation project at a 291 unit complex uncovered asbestos in the walls ...

  Nov. 6, 2018
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  Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the Importance of Protecting Workers from All Types of Respirable Hazards

  November is recognized as Lung Cancer Awareness Month and in the United States, as in many other parts of the world, more people die from this disease than from any other type of cancer. In the U.S. alone, approximately 200,000 people are told they ...

  Nov. 5, 2018
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  Pet Store Puppies and Multidrug-Resistant Campylobacter Infections Discussed in New Video

  Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses a recent outbreak of multidrug-resistant Campylobacter infections in people that were linked to ...

  Nov. 4, 2018
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  Respirable Particulates, Airborne Contaminants and Lung Cancer Awareness Month

  Lung Cancer Awareness Month begins tomorrow and runs the entire month of November. This month of recognition is acknowledged across the globe and is a time to raise awareness and engagement in the fight against lung cancer. It is also the ideal ...

  Oct. 31, 2018
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  Puerto Rico Recognizes Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Steps to Prevent Exposure to Carcinogens

  More people in the United States die from lung cancer than due to any other type of cancer according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This fact is true for both men and women as more than 150,000 die from the disease each ...

  Oct. 30, 2018
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  Rubberized Flooring in Gyms and Other Facilities in Puerto Rico May Produce Mercury Vapors

  Certain kinds of rubberized flooring that were used in the past in school gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms, cafeterias and possibly even in classrooms, are known to have the potential to off-gas mercury vapors during every day use.   In fact, ...

  Oct. 23, 2018
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  Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and Ending Secondary Exposure Risks for Workers’ Families

  October 21st through the 27th is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) in the United States. This same period is recognized as International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action in much of the rest of the world.   In the U.S., ...

  Oct. 22, 2018
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  Lung Cancer Awareness Month Discussed in New Video

  Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses Lung Cancer Awareness Month which takes place in November.   “More people continue to ...

  Oct. 21, 2018