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Cubic Flammable Refrigerant Monitoring System Laboratory Obtains Inaugural Accreditation in Intertek Asia Pacific Region
Recently, Cubic Flammable Refrigerant Monitoring System Laboratory received formal recognition from Intertek Group (hereinafter referred to as Intertek). A grand certification ceremony was held at Cubic R&D Center, attended by leaders from Intertek and Cubic. Addressing the current trends in the application and development of new types of flammable refrigerants, and future collaborations ...
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Plastic Bottle Compactors
What Are PET Bottles? Polyethylene terephthalate, or “PET”, is the most common resin in the polyester family and is used in the making of clothing, food containers, and most commonly, plastic bottles. PET bottles are desired by food and beverage manufacturers and the packaging industry for their low cost, transparent quality, and lightweight composition. They typically designed for ...
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Prioritising Health, Safety and Quality: Our Commitment at Matthews Environmental Solutions
At Matthews Environmental Solutions, our hashtag#top hashtag#priority is ensuring the hashtag#health, hashtag#safety, and hashtag#quality of our products and services. With a strong hashtag#commitment to hashtag#excellence, we strive to deliver innovative and hashtag#reliable solutions for environmental challenges. We understand the importance of maintaining high standards in the industry, which ...
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Cubic A3 R-290 Refrigerant Gas Leak Sensor Successfully Passed Intertek Testing In Accordance With IEC-60335-2-40 and UL 60335-2-40
Recently, Cubic self-developed A3 R-290 refrigerant gas leak sensor, AM4205 series, successfully completed testing by the third-party authoritative testing organization, Intertek, certifying that AM4205 series meets the requirements of IEC-60335-2-40 and UL 60335-2-40 standards. In response to the current trends in the application of new flammable refrigerants and the flammable and explosive ...
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Test Ceiling Materials for Asbestos before Beginning Renovation, Remodeling and Demolition Projects in Puerto Rico
Building renovation, remodeling and repurposing projects often involve changes to ceiling materials. This may include removing popcorn ceilings or taking down ceiling tiles, insulation or other actions that involve disturbing existing building materials. Before beginning this type of project, there are some important safety issues to address that involve ceiling materials. One that should not ...
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Customer closeness
At the bustling heart of global trade, Singapore harbor, located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, serves not just as a crucial player in commerce but also as a testament to the ethos of Consilium’s customer closeness approach. In the early morning light, the Singapore harbor awakens with a steady activity rhythm. The air carries a subtle blend of saltwater and ...
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New Safety Standards to Protect Communities in Puerto Rico and Nationwide from Chemical Accidents
Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced finalized amendments to the Risk Management Program (RMP) to further protect communities from chemical accidents, especially those located near facilities in industry sectors with high accident rates. The Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention Rule includes EPA’s most protective safety provisions for ...
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Room Alert and CCOHS: Protecting Canadian Workers & Workplaces
Though we talk a lot about workplace safety within the U.S. and OSHA guidelines, ensuring the health and safety of employees is paramount for businesses, facilities, and organizations in many other countries as well. For example in Canada, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) stands as a beacon of guidance and support in this endeavor. Established to promote the ...
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Resources to Protect Workers and Communities from Combustible Dust Hazards
Last year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a revised Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP). The original Combustible Dust NEP, issued in 2007, followed a number of combustible dust incidents that resulted in fatalities, serious injuries and property destruction. The purpose of the revised NEP is to continue OSHA inspections of facilities that generate ...
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Hot Topic: Water Quality in the UK
While water quantity has long been hitting the headlines as one of the main issues of the water crisis, with extreme weather events like droughts and flooding taking centre stage over the last few years, water quality on the other hand has been flying under the radar somewhat… until now that is. Keeping rivers, lakes and streams healthy is an absolute must to sustain life on earth, but it ...
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Harmony Adds Short Back Compactor Model
Harmony’s Stationary Compactors Harmony Enterprises manufactures the widest range of waste handling and recycling equipment available on the market. Harmony’s stationary compactors are ideal for commercial settings with larger volumes of dry waste. They can be ground or chute fed and help to reduce your business’s waste footprint with an amazing 4:1 compaction ratio! They ...
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Building Occupant and Worker Exposures to Elevated Levels of Nitrogen Dioxide in Puerto Rico
Nitrogen dioxide, along with nitric oxide, 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. Nitrogen dioxide is also one of the indoor pollutants frequently listed by health authorities as a possible exposure concern in the built environment. ...
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Advanced RWIS Drives Safer Journeys on Korean Roads
Black ice stands as one of the most formidable hazards on the road. In a proactive approach to mitigate this risk on its mountainous highways, South Korea is integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) to enhance safety measures. Throughout Korea, highways are influenced by topography and altitude, making it challenging to assess road ...
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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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New Lower Screening Levels for Lead in Contaminated Soil and Resources to Protect Children and Families in Puerto Rico
In January, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it was lowering recommended screening levels and strengthening guidance for investigating and cleaning up lead-contaminated soil in residential areas where children live and play. As a result of the lower screening levels, EPA also declared it expects to investigate more residential properties for potential cleanup under the ...
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OSHA Applies Outside of the U.S. - Navigating Global Workplace Safety Regulations
Workplace safety is a universal concern, transcending geographical boundaries and cultural differences. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets the standard for workplace safety regulations in the United States, many other countries have their own sets of guidelines and regulations tailored to their unique socio-economic and industrial landscapes. Understanding how ...
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A Beginners Guide to Benzene
What is Benzene? Benzene, a hydrocarbon with a chemical formula of C6H6 and a captivating hexagonal ring structure. Boasting a colourless liquid state and a sweet aroma, benzene has long been recognised for its unique aromatic stability, making it a cornerstone of organic chemistry. Beyond its aesthetic and chemical allure, benzene plays a pivotal role in various industrial ...
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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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Room Alert Supports OSHA’s New 2024 Compliance Standards
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration isn’t wasting any time, starting off the new year with much anticipated stricter compliance standards regarding worker safety. As of January 2nd, 2024, certain employers in high-hazard industries must submit more injury and illness information to OSHA. OSHA’s new reporting requirement applies to a wide ...
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EPA Proposes All Lead Service Lines Be Replaced within Ten Years
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed strengthening its Lead and Copper Rule to require water systems across the country to replace lead service lines within a decade. EPA is also proposing additional changes to protect public health. These include lowering the lead action level and improving sampling protocols utilized by water systems. The proposed Lead and Copper ...
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