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National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month and Resources to Optimize the Built Environment
For most people, a comfortable temperature and relative humidity, good ventilation, and a lack of unpleasant odors are key indoor air quality (IAQ) components. Equally important is understanding and controlling unseen airborne pollutants commonly ...
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Resources for New York City Building Owners and Managers Following Historic Rainfall
Last week, New York City and the surrounding region experienced one of the wettest days on record. A state of emergency was declared by New York’s Governor for all of New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley Region due to the heavy ...
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Puerto Rico Celebrates National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month
National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month takes place each October. The term indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the air in any type of built environment, and with Americans spending approximately 90% of their time indoors according to the U.S. ...
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Combustible Dust Hazards Discussed in New Online Video
The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses combustible dust explosions and protecting workers from this deadly hazard. “There are ...
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New York Launches Educational Campaign to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposure
Just two months after the New York State Department of Health announced it was launching the "Don't Bring Lead Home" public health awareness campaign to educate the public about the dangers of lead exposure for adults, it launched a new digital ...
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Acinetobacter and Potential Exposure Risks Discussed in New Online Video
The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses Acinetobacter baumannii and preventing infections in humans. ...
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EPA Extends Comment Period for Addressing Contaminated Soil and Groundwater at Superfund Site in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it extended the public comment period for its proposed cleanup plan to address lead-contaminated soil and groundwater at the Battery Recycling Company Superfund Site in Arecibo, ...
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National Preparedness Month and Disaster Planning Resources for Businesses and Institutions
Since 2004, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has designated September as National Preparedness Month (NPM). The annual event encourages people across the United States to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, ...
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Respiratory Protection Week and Resources to Safeguard Workers from Airborne Hazards
For the past five years, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has promoted Respiratory Protection Week. For 2023, the event takes place from September 5th through the 8th. According to the NIOSH, respiratory protection ...
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Respiratory Protection Week in Puerto Rico and Resources to Identify and Mitigate Exposure to Airborne Risks
Each year, respiratory protection makes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) top ten list of the most frequently cited safety and health violations. This, despite the fact that millions of workers from across the country, ...
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Respiratory Protection Week and Resources to Mitigate Occupational Exposure Risks
Respiratory Protection Week takes place this year from September 5th through the 8th. The event has been promoted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for the past five years. It is designed to promote proper ...
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Potential Exposure Risks Discussed in New Online Video
The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses a bacterium known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa that can cause infections in the blood, lungs and ...
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National Preparedness Month 2023 and Essential Resources for Businesses and Institutions in Puerto Rico
In 2004, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated September as National Preparedness Month (NPM). The annual event encourages people in Puerto Rico and across the nation to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, ...
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Indoor Air Quality Resources to Improve Student Performance
The first day of the school year for New York City Public Schools is September 7th. Students and teachers in many other parts of the country have already returned to the classroom, but regardless of when the school year begins, an essential ...
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EPA Proposes Tougher Lead Paint Abatement Standards
Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to strengthen requirements for the removal of lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 buildings and child care facilities to better protect children and communities from ...
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Invasive Mold Infections in Immunocompromised People and Potential Exposure Risks Discussed in New Online Video
The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses invasive mold infections in immunocompromised individuals and potential environmental exposure risks ...
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Asbestos in Floor Tiles and Flooring Materials Still a Concern in Puerto Rico
Up until the late 1970s, asbestos was added to various types of flooring materials and tiles during the manufacturing process to increase the strength and durability of the products. In fact, the Minnesota Department of Health warns that flooring, ...
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Property Damage and Occupational Health Hazards Caused by Wildfire Smoke
Smoke from countless wildfires in Canada have blanketed communities from New York City to Charlotte with unhealthy air this summer. During one day alone, over 125 million people in the region were under an air quality alert and the air quality in ...
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Resources to Optimize the Indoor Air Quality of Schools and Universities
Millions of students and teachers return to classrooms for the new school year during the months of August and September. While the COVID pandemic brought new attention to the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) at schools and universities, it ...
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Safe + Sound Week and Resources to Protect the Health and Safety of Workers
Safe + Sound Week is observed across the United States from August 7th through the 13th. The annual occurrence is described by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a nationwide event meant to raise awareness and understanding ...
