News and Press Releases from Cochrane & Associates, LLC

WHO Publishes Safety Guidelines to Protect Workers from Exposure to Manufactured Nanomaterials

This past December, the World Health Organization (WHO) published Guidelines on Protecting Workers from Potential Risks of Manufactured Nanomaterials. The agency used a precautionary approach as a guiding principle to offer best practices and safety ...

Aug. 13, 2018

Western Red Cedar Dust and Occupational Asthma Discussed in New Video

Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses Western Red Cedar and a chemical that is naturally found in the wood known as plicatic acid. ...

Aug. 12, 2018

Safe + Sound Week and Protecting the Nation’s Workforce from Exposure Risks

Next week, Safe + Sound Week is observed across the United States. The event is described by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a nationwide event to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health ...

Aug. 7, 2018

Recognizing Safe + Sound Week and Protecting the Health and Safety of Puerto Rico’s Workers

Show Your Commitment to Safety is the theme for the 2018 Safe + Sound Week that takes place later this month. From August 13th through the 19th, this nationwide week of recognition officially takes place in what is described by the Occupational ...

Aug. 7, 2018

Safe + Sound Week and the Importance of Industrial Hygiene Services for Protecting Workers

In 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it was designating the inaugural Safe + Sound Week in mid-June. Safe + Sound Week was created as a new nationwide effort that calls on ...

Aug. 6, 2018

Debris Hauling Company Sued by California City for Discharging Dust into Neighborhood

Earlier this year, the City of Oakland filed a lawsuit against a construction debris hauling company that had been the focus of concern for the municipality and people living and working near the business. According City Attorney Barbara Parker, the ...

Aug. 1, 2018

Identifying Beach, Pool and Aquatic Center Pathogens and Chemical Exposure Risks in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is blessed with more than 270 miles of coastline that is home to almost 300 beaches. These world-renowned beaches offer locals and countless tourists a place to relax and engage in all types of water–related activities, such as ...

Jul. 30, 2018

Safe + Sound Week 2018 Discussed in New Video

Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses 2018’s Safe + Sound Week which takes place from August 13th through the 19th with the theme ...

Jul. 29, 2018

Protecting Workers from Exposure to Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation Sources

For over forty years the reactors located at the Hanford site in Washington produced plutonium for the country’s defense programs. Production of plutonium ended at the facility in the late 1980s, shortly before an agreement was signed between ...

Jul. 25, 2018

Deadline Approaches to Submit Completed Applications for the 2018 CIH® Fall Exam

With less than one week left before the August 1st deadline for individuals to submit their completed applications to sit for the Certified Industrial Hygienist® (CIH®) Fall exam, the staff at the American Board of Industrial Hygiene® ...

Jul. 24, 2018

Property Owners and Tenants in Puerto Rico Learn of Potential Exposure Hazards following Fire Damage

Building fires in residential and commercial properties result in property damage to numerous homes and businesses each year in Puerto Rico. While some properties are declared a complete loss following a fire, most can be repaired. Fire ...

Jul. 23, 2018

Protecting Puerto Rico’s Workers from Exposure to Ototoxicants and Other Hazardous Substances

In March of this year, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published Preventing Hearing Loss Caused by Chemical (Ototoxicity) and Noise Exposure. ...

Jul. 16, 2018

Protecting Puerto Rico’s Workers from Exposure to Ototoxicants and Other Hazardous Substances

In March of this year, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published Preventing Hearing Loss Caused by Chemical (Ototoxicity) and Noise Exposure. ...

Jul. 16, 2018

Beach Related and Recreational Water Illnesses, Pollution and Pathogens Discussed in New Video

Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses how a trip to the ocean or lake may bring more than happy memories for those who encounter polluted ...

Jul. 15, 2018

Protecting Workers from Ear Damage due to Noise Exposure and Ototoxicants

Several months back, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) published an advisory bulletin about protecting workers’ hearing. Preventing Hearing Loss ...

Jul. 10, 2018

NIOSH Publishes New Bulletin about Protecting Workers from Occupational Hearing Loss

In March, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) published a new safety and health bulletin in conjunction with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The bulletin, Preventing Hearing Loss Caused by ...

Jul. 9, 2018

Identifying Chemical Exposure Risks and Utilizing Safety Data Sheets in Workplaces across Puerto Rico

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) was revised in 2012 to require chemical manufacturers, distributors or importers to provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), to communicate the dangers of ...

Jul. 9, 2018

Ensuring Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Puerto Rico’s Preschools and Daycare Centers

Recently, WPVI published an article about a University of Missouri study that looked at indoor air quality (IAQ) issues in daycare centers and preschools. The article, “Study raising eyebrows about indoor air quality in child care ...

Jul. 3, 2018

Ototoxicity and Ear Protection Discussed in New Video

Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses ototoxicity (ear poisoning) that can result from exposure to various chemicals or drugs that cause ...

Jul. 1, 2018

Residents of Puerto Rico Warned of the Potential Presence of Asbestos in Older Floor Tiles and Flooring Materials

At some point, every home or office will need to replace its flooring due to wear and tear or to simply give an indoor space an updated look. In homes, flooring projects are a common DIY project, but many people don’t realize that tearing up ...

Jun. 26, 2018