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Types of Air Pollutants
Indoor air quality is vital to human health. Having high-quality indoor air helps humans live, breathe and work better. However, many common air contaminants can make their way into indoor environments, putting occupants at risk of both short- and ...
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What is Wet Bulb Globe Temperature?
If you’ve ever been outside on an extremely hot day, you’ve probably felt the impact of heat index-the combination of air temperature and humidity that makes you feel hotter than the temperature of the air itself. While this is a helpful ...
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Floodwater After a Disaster or Emergency
Don’t drive in flooded areas - turn around, don’t drown! National Weather Service: Turn Around Don’t Drown® Floodwater can pose a drowning risk for everyone - regardless of their ability to swim. Swiftly moving shallow water ...
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California State Mold Laws
In California, beginning January 1, 2022, all residential landlords are required by law to present a copy of “Information on Dampness and Mold for renters in California” to every potential renter before they proceed into a rental or ...
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Preparing for Wildfires
Take steps now to prepare for wildfires. More and more people make their homes in areas that are prone to wildfires. You can take steps to be ready for a wildfire and prepare your home and landscaping to reduce ...
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The Benefits of Dehumidifiers in the Summer Months
The summer months are well known for their heat, mugginess, and allergy-triggering seasonal patterns. One way people beat the heat and humidity is by rushing inside their air-conditioned homes. What about the harder-to-reach areas, such as your ...
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Air Purifier vs. Air Scrubber: Which Is Right for You?
As air pollution is a rising problem in today’s society, it is essential for our health and wellbeing that the air we breathe be of a high standard. Air purifier and air scrubber are two common devices used to improve indoor air quality. ...
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Louisiana State Mold Laws
The Louisiana State law requires landlords to maintain the rental property so it is safe and liveable with adequate heat, water, and electricity. Although there are no specific state laws in Louisiana regarding mold specifically, a rental property ...
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Delaware State Mold Laws
Logic, and the Delaware State law, say that a landlord’s property maintenance obligation involves repairing leaking pipes, windows, and roofs so a healthy and livable environment is ensured. There is an interesting situation. Although the ...
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Clean Air in Buildings Challenge
Guidance to Help Building Owners and Operators Improve Indoor Air Quality and Protect Public Health The “Clean Air in Buildings Challenge” is a call to action and a set of guiding principles and best practices to assist building owners ...
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How to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses & Death with WBGT Heat Stress Monitoring
Heat stress monitoring is an invaluable tool for saving lives. While at-risk demographics include young children or adults 65 or older, or anyone working or performing in hot conditions heat-related illness can happen to anyone – even athletes ...
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Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
OSHA issued the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standards, 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.65 (54 Federal Register 9294-9336, March 6, 1989), to protect workers and enable them to ...
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How Do I Get Certified As An Asbestos Professional?
To become a properly trained and accredited asbestos professional you will need to seek training from a training provider that offers courses approved by the EPA or a state to conduct asbestos training pursuant to the Asbestos Model Accreditation ...
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Flood Preparedness and Response
Introduction Floods can be serious catastrophes and they are one of the most common hazards in the United States. Floods can be caused by a variety of factors, including a sudden accumulation of rain, rising rivers, tidal surges, ice jams and dam ...
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Top 10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards
For Fiscal Year 2021 (Oct. 1, 2020, to Sept. 30, 2021) The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA for all industries. OSHA publishes the list to alert employers about ...
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Workplace Violence Research
In the 1980’s a series of shootings at post offices drew public attention towards the issue of workplace violence. While mass shootings receive a lot of media attention, they actually account for a small number of workplace violence ...
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Prepare Before Hurricane Season
The best time to prepare is before hurricane season begins. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late. Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that ...
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Standing Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
Overview Construction workers are at risk for injuries from many sources, but falls continue to be the leading cause of death (accounting for 37% [379 out of the 1015 fatalities] of all construction fatalities in 2021). This year ...
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Why Do I Need Workplace Safety Signs?
Just as rules are made to protect people from harmful situations, workplace safety signs are used to protect the health and safety of others. Consider workplace safety signs as the first line of defense against hazardous and potentially ...
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Make Fall Safety a Top Priority
It may come as a surprise that the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death is falls. In 2020, 42,114 people died in falls at home and at work, according to Injury Facts®. For working adults, depending on the ...
