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ABIH Launches New Certified Industrial Hygienist Awareness Campaign
One of the goals of the ABIH is to promote the advancement of the industrial hygiene profession by offering the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification and to create awareness of the important role these professionals play in today’s society. In support of this goal, the ABIH has begun a new awareness campaign in the public, private and government sectors. A CIH is an ...
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Workers’ Memorial Day Emphasizes the Importance of Healthy & Safety in the Workplace
According to results from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries that was conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 4,383 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2012. These fatalities were grouped in the census by transportation incidents; violence; contact with objects and equipment; falls, slips and trips; exposure to harmful substances or ...
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ASTM D5096 - 02(2011) standard test method for determining the performance of a cup anemometer or propeller anemometer
This test method will provide a standard for comparison of rotating type anemometers, specifically cup anemometers and propeller anemometers, of different types. Specifications by regulatory agencies (4-7) and industrial societies have specified performance values. This standard provides an unambiguous method for measuring Starting Threshold, Distance Constant, Transfer Function, and Off-Axis ...
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NEW ZERO AIR GENERATOR PRODUCT MEETS GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS
ORANGE, CA (September 01, 2010) - California Analytical Instruments, Inc. is pleased to announce that recent laboratory test results have confirmed that our latest Zero Air Generator (ZAG) product line meets all requirements of 40 CFR, Part 1065 for output gas purity. At our corporate headquarters, extensive analysis has been conducted on this product utilizing extremely sensitive gas analyzers ...
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ASTM D3249 - 95(2011) standard practice for general ambient air analyzer procedures
The significance of this practice is adequately covered in Section 1. 1. Scope 1.1 This practice is a general guide for ambient air analyzers used in determining air quality. 1.2 The actual method, or analyzer chosen, depends on the ultimate aim of the user: whether it is for regulatory compliance, process monitoring, or to alert the user of adverse trends. If the method or analyzer is to be ...
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Formaldehyde Exposure Risks on Public’s Mind after “60 Minutes” Report
On March 1st, “60 Minutes” broadcast a report about high levels of formaldehyde found in some Chinese-made laminate flooring sold by one of the nation’s largest flooring retailers. According to the broadcast, more than 100 million square feet of the product is installed in the United States each year. While much of the flooring goes into residential properties, this same ...
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Core Competencies in the Practice of Industrial & Occupational Hygiene Discussed in New Document
Recently, it was announced that a joint effort document from the Academy of Industrial Hygiene, American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), and the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) had been released. The document, “Core Competencies for the Practice of Industrial/Occupational Hygiene,” discusses 17 core ...
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Oil Workers State Safety Issues are a Primary Concern at Labor Talks
Last week, the Los Angeles Times reported that too much pressure in a piece of equipment at a refinery in Torrance was the cause of an explosion that injured four contractors and jolted many people in the surrounding neighborhood. The explosion also released materials that settled on homes and cars in the area. This most recent refinery incident was quickly sited by a large union that ...
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The Golden Gazette #1 - Air Emissions Testing Newsletter
The first quarter of 2011 has been a busy one for the air quality world, and is appropriately the time that we are launching our Testing Services newsletter. In this charter edition, we focus on the imminent Petroleum Refinery 114 program mandated by the U.S. EPA. In it, we desire to provide valuable insight to our clients in their efforts to carry out the complex testing efforts that this ...
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Certified Industrial Hygienists Help Prevent Workplace Hazards
Last month, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was interviewed for an article with NBC News. The article, “OSHA Chief: Inequality in America is About Workplace Hazards, Too” discusses workplace challenges that concern more than just what a worker earns. In the article, David Michaels, Ph.D., M.P.H., states, ...
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