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Chloroform and Potential Exposure Risks Discussed in New Online Video
Today the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses potential occupational and environmental exposure hazards associated with chloroform. “Chloroform has been used for many years in everything from medicine to a wide range of industrial applications,” said Paul Cochrane, President of ...
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Over 350,000 People Download Videos from the IAQ Video Network
The IAQ Video Network has made it their mission to educate as many people as possible about IAQ, health and safety issues, environmental pathogens and other hazards that impact millions of Americans each year. Today, the IAQ Video Network proudly announced that over 350,000 of their educational videos have been downloaded by the public. The informative videos have covered everything from ...
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DIY Home Improvement Projects and Potential Hidden Dangers Discussed in New Online Video
Today the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses potential exposure hazards associated with some home improvement projects. “Millions of do-it-yourself home improvement projects take place each year,” said Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane and Associates and the IAQ Video Network. ...
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Dermal Exposure to Chemical Hazards in the Workplace 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 dermal exposure hazards to chemicals in the workplace. “An estimated 13 million workers in the United States are potentially exposed to chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin reports the National Institute for Occupational Safety ...
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Caribbean’s Building Science Experts Provide Advice for Protecting Indoor Environments after a Flood
Whether due to a natural disaster, leaking roof or a broken pipe, a flooding event can cause widespread damage throughout a property. If any standing water, moisture or elevated humidity levels are not quickly addressed, indoor air quality (IAQ) and potential health problems for building occupants will often add to the damage caused by the initial flooding event. Standing water and wet ...
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Earthquake in Puerto Rico Leaves Behind Health and Safety Concerns for Building Owners and Occupants
This week, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico killing one person and causing injuries to others. The quake and strong aftershock knocked out power to much of the island and caused damage to infrastructure and buildings, particularly in the southwestern region of the island. A state of emergency was declared by Governor Wanda Vazquez and $130 million has been made available to deal with ...
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Current Issue of IEC Discusses Tornado Damage and Indoor Hazards
The May 2012 issue of Indoor Environment Connections has brought additional media attention to a video that was recently released by the IAQ Video Network. The video, “Tornadoes: Avoiding Indoor Environmental Hazards When Rebuilding,” was produced after a record number of tornadoes hit parts of the Midwest. In response to the outbreak of tornadoes, the IAQ Video Network and ...
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Texas Property Owners & Facility Managers Busy Cleaning Up Flood Damage in Many Parts of the State
May has brought a series of powerful storms to large parts of Texas and the Gulf Coast. Many regions have experienced severe flooding that has caused tragic deaths and widespread damage to people’s homes, schools and businesses. Once the water has receded, the arduous task of cleaning up the mess and repairing the damage begins. During flood cleanup, the indoor air quality of a ...
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Common Exposure Hazards that could be Lurking Indoors Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses some of the more common indoor environmental quality (IEQ) hazards that could be lurking in people’s homes, schools or businesses. “Most of us spend up to 90% of our time indoors so IEQ is a critical component of our health and ...
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Phosgene and Potential Occupational 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 the chemical phosgene and potential occupational exposure hazards. “Phosgene was once used as a chemical warfare agent and today is used in a number of industries to make plastics and other products,” said Paul Cochrane, President of ...
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Protecting Outdoor Workers from Exposure to Wildfire Smoke 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 wildfire smoke and protecting outdoor workers from exposure hazards. “Wildfire smoke is a complex mixture of gases and particles from burning vegetation and other materials,” said Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane & Associates ...
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Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) used to communicate information about hazardous chemical products. "Back in 2012, the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) was revised to require that chemical manufacturers, distributors or importers provide Safety Data ...
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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 countless materials used in industry and agriculture that can be a combustible hazard when in a finely divided form and when suspended in air under certain ...
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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 an increased exposure to elevated mold levels and other airborne irritants in their homes and work environments. For those who suspect that they are ...
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