Indoor Air Monitoring News
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Protecting Building Occupants and Workers from Nitrogen Dioxide Hazards
The New York State Department of Health lists nitrogen dioxide (NO2) as one of the indoor air pollutants that can have an impact on people’s health. Nitrogen dioxide, along with nitric oxide (NO), are the two most prevalent oxides of nitrogen according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Both are toxic gases with nitrogen dioxide being a highly reactive oxidant and corrosive. ...
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Volatile Organic Compound Exposure Risks in the Built Environment
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a diverse group of chemicals that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. These chemicals can be found in numerous products and materials used to build, furnish, clean, and maintain homes and buildings. They can also be found in a number of personal care products and consumer goods where they can become airborne pollutants. Exposure to elevated ...
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Pesticides and Protecting Building Occupants in Puerto Rico from Exposure Hazards
Pesticides are chemicals that are used to kill or control pests. In addition to insects and rodents, these pests can include bacteria, fungi and other organisms. With regards to pesticide use and indoor air quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shares information from a study that found 75% of U.S. households used at least one pesticide product indoors during the past year. ...
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Fatal Occupational Injuries Report Released by BLS and EHS Resources in Puerto Rico
Last month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published its annual National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. This latest report covers data from 2022 and tragically shows a one-year increase in fatal work injuries of 5.7 percent. For 2022, there were 5,486 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States, an increase from the 5,190 in 2021. The fatal work injury rate was 3.7 ...
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Vice General Manager Wang Xiaobing and Delegation from NORINCO International Make High-Profile Visit to FPI, Seal Deal with Signing of Collaborative Agreement
On December 21st, the signing ceremony for the cooperation agreement on the "Construction and Maintenance Project of Air Quality Monitoring System in Punjab Province, Pakistan" between FPI and NORINCO International was held today at the FPI Center in Hangzhou. According to the accord, FPI will supply NORINCO International with 21 air quality monitoring systems, comprising 16 stationary systems ...
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Protecting Building Occupants in Puerto Rico from Vapor Intrusion Hazards
Vapor intrusion occurs when there is a migration of vapor-forming chemicals from a subsurface source into an overlying building. This subsurface source is often contaminated groundwater or soil. These vapor-forming chemicals can cause indoor air quality (IAQ) problems and sometimes pose a health concern for building occupants. Examples of vapor-forming chemicals listed by the U.S. Environmental ...
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Ecomesure, 2023 Deep Tech champion!
It is with immense pride that we announce excellent news: Ecomesure has been designated winner of the 2023 Champions by the Systematic Paris-Region cluster. This prestigious recognition highlights our international growth, our commitment to innovation, and our contribution to environmental issues. During the 12th edition of the event, Systematic Paris-Region honored our fast-growing ...
By Ecomesure
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ENVEA presents Cairnet DATA+ mini-station for air quality monitoring
Cairnet® DATA+ is a real-time air quality monitoring mini-station including up to 6 Cairsens microsensors. It has been designed to leverage local communication and features main power supply (12VDC – 2A) and multiple communication modes (TCP-IP, cellular, analog). Indeed, it can be used with ENVEA’s data acquisition & handling system eSam & XR® or with ...
By ENVEA
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BLS Releases Private Sector Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Report and EHS Resources in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published its latest account of employer-reported workplace injuries and illnesses last month. This most recent report shows workplace injuries and illnesses on the rise covering the 2-year period of 2021-2022. Private industry employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022, up 7.5% from 2021 according to BLS. This ...
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Combustible Dust Testing and Safety Resources to Protect Workers and Property in Puerto Rico
Earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a revised Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP). The purpose of the revised NEP was to continue OSHA inspections of facilities that generate or handle combustible dusts likely to cause fire, flash fire, deflagration and explosion hazards. OSHA warns that any combustible material can burn rapidly when ...
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Announcing: Precision indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring in one device
South Coast Science is pleased to launch Praxis/Cube2, a 2 gas version of the original Praxis/Cube, as the latest addition to its product line-up. An iteration of the award winning Praxis/Cube, it adds a second gas sensor to the specification of the original, to complement measurement of PM1, PM2.5 and PM10. Designed in response to the needs of air quality consultants and local authorities, the ...
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National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month and Optimizing the Built Environment
With most Americans spending approximately 90% of their time indoors according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the indoor air quality (IAQ) of people’s homes, schools, and businesses can have a significant impact on their comfort, health, and even productivity. This is why October has been designated as National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month. Unfortunately, EPA ...
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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. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air quality can have a significant impact on comfort, health and even productivity. EPA warns that the ...
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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 found indoors to help reduce the risk of health concerns. On average, Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors. The concentrations of some ...
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Ecomesure sponsors the Healthy Green Schools program
Ecomesure is taking a step to guarantee healthier environments in schools by collaborating with the Healthy Green School & College. This collaboration aims to improve air quality monitoring and promote sustainable practices in schools and universities. ...
By Ecomesure
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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, including sheet vinyl, vinyl or asphalt floor tiles and any associated paper-like backing, mastic, adhesive or glue, may contain asbestos. Virtually ...
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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 New York City registered as the worst in the world. A New York Air Quality Health Advisory about the wildfire smoke warned: Exposure can cause ...
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Volatile Organic Compounds and Exposure Risks for Workers and Building Occupants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) describes volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as compounds that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. VOCs include a large group of chemicals that can be found in a number of products and materials used to build, furnish, clean, and maintain homes and buildings. These chemicals are also found in a number of personal care and consumer ...
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Identifying and Mitigating Exposure to Airborne Allergens in the Built Environment
Millions of Americans suffer from allergies and asthma. These conditions not only affect a person’s quality of life, each year they cost society billions of dollars in medical care and lost productivity. For children, countless missed school days can be blamed on allergies and asthma. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that allergic reactions occur only after repeated ...
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Summer Allergies and Optimizing Indoor Environmental Conditions in Puerto Rico
Allergy and asthma rates are significantly higher in Puerto Rico as compared to the rest of the United States. This is likely due in part to the island’s tropical marine environment that can be conducive for elevated levels of mold and pollen which are known allergens and asthma triggers for some people. Allergies can be a significant problem for some people any time of the year, ...
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