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California’s Prop 65 and Lindane Public Health Concerns
In 1986, California voters approved an initiative to address increasing concerns about exposure to toxic chemicals. That initiative, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, is better known by its original name of Proposition 65. Proposition 65 requires businesses to notify Californians about significant amounts of chemicals in the products they purchase, in their homes or ...
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WellAir Announces Appointment of Kieran Hannon as Chief Marketing Officer
WellAir, a leader in delivering clean air solutions to people around the world, today announced the appointment of Kieran Hannon as Chief Marketing Officer as the Company enters its next phase of growth. "Kieran is a globally-recognized, creative and innovative business strategist. His expertise will be a valuable complement to our leadership team and a driving force in the expansion of the ...
By WellAir
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Occupational and Environmental Exposures to Antimony Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses the silver-white metal known as antimony and potential environmental and occupational exposure concerns. “Antimony can enter the body when people drink water or eat foods and other substances that contain it,” said Paul Cochrane, ...
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Tetrachloroethylene (PERC) at Superfund Sites in Puerto Rico & Vapor Intrusion Concerns
During the past 4 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection agency (EPA) has added several sites in Puerto Rico to the Superfund list. Included in this list are the Cabo Rojo Ground Water Contamination site, the Hormigas Ground Water Plume site and the Corozal Well site. All three of these additions to the EPA’s Superfund list have been found to contain tetrachloroethylene, commonly ...
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California’s Prop 65 and Hydrazine Public Health Concerns
In 1986, California voters approved an initiative to address increasing concerns about exposure to toxic chemicals. That initiative, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, is better known by its original name of Proposition 65. Proposition 65 requires businesses to notify Californians about significant amounts of chemicals in the products they purchase, in their homes or ...
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Mid-Atlantic Industrial Hygienist Warns Metal Workers of Microbial Contaminants in Metalworking Fluids
Over one million workers are involved with machine finishing, machine tooling, and other metalworking and metal-forming operations. These workers could be at risk of exposure to microbial hazards associated with metalworking fluids (MWFs). MWFs are used to reduce heat and friction and to remove metal particles in industrial machining and grinding operations. There are many MWF formulations ...
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1,4-Dioxane 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 1,4-dioxane and potential exposure risks in the workplace. “1,4-Dioxane is used primarily as a solvent in the manufacture of chemicals and as a laboratory reagent,” said Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane and Associates and the IAQ ...
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EPA adds compass plaza well TCE Site in Rogersville, Mo., to superfund`s national priorities list
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the addition of the Compass Plaza Well TCE Site to the federal Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). An NPL listing notifies the public that EPA believes a site requires further study and cleanup under EPA's Superfund program. The Compass Plaza Well TCE Site consists of contaminated ground water that has impacted domestic and irrigation ...
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Toluene Exposure Risks and Health Concerns Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses exposure risks and health concerns associated with toluene in residential and industrial settings. Toluene (C7H8) is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that is widely used in industry. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a strong, sweet and ...
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Protecting Workers from Exposure Risks to 2-Butoxyethanol and Other Potential Chemical Dangers
2-Butoxyethanol is described by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) as an organic compound that is a colorless liquid with a mild odor. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) reports it smells like ether and goes by various trade names. It is used in numerous industries, including as a solvent. 2-Butoxyethanol can be found in paint strippers, ...
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California Business Owners File Suit against Commercial Property Owners
Earlier this month, it was reported in the Marin Independent Journal that former business owners of a video store have filed a lawsuit against their past landlords in Fairfax, California. The suit alleges that the property owners knew of improperly disposed of perchloroethylene at the shopping center by another tenant that operated a dry cleaning business, but did not inform the video store ...
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2-Butoxyethanol 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 2-butoxyethanol and potential exposure risks in the workplace. “2-Butoxyethanol is a colorless liquid with a mild odor that is used in a number of industries,” said Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane and Associates and the IAQ Video ...
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EPA proposes compass plaza well tce site for superfund`s national priorities list
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing its proposal to add the Compass Plaza Well TCE Site to the federal Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). An NPL listing notifies the public that EPA believes a site requires further study and possible cleanup under EPA's Superfund program. The Compass Plaza Well TCE Site consists of contaminated ground water that has contaminated ...
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Protecting Workers from Exposure Risks to Carbon Disulfide and Other Industrial Chemicals
Carbon disulfide (CS2) is described by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) as a colorless liquid with an ether-like odor. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) reports that carbon disulfide evaporates at room temperature and the vapor is more than twice as heavy as air. Occupational exposure can cause dizziness, poor sleep, headache, anxiety, ...
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Protecting Workers and Residents of New York from Exposure Hazards to Solvents
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that millions of workers in the United States are exposed to solvents on a daily basis. The agency goes on to state that solvents share many chemical, physical, and biological properties that warrant national attention be directed to them as a group. Solvents, as described by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and ...
By VOETS, LLC
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EPA Provides Updated Guidance to Schools on PCB-containing Lighting Fixtures
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing important guidance to school administrators and maintenance personnel on how to properly maintain and manage fluorescent lighting with ballasts that contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Many older ballasts contain PCBs that can leak when the ballasts fail, leading to elevated levels of PCBs in the air of schools. While the elevated PCB ...
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Puerto Rico’s EHS Experts offer Toluene Exposure Risk Assessments and Testing Services
Toluene has been used in industrial processes and found at hazardous waste sites at numerous locations across Puerto Rico. It is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that is a clear, colorless liquid with a strong, sweet and pungent odor. The chemical occurs naturally in crude oil and is also produced in the process of making gasoline and other fuels from crude oil as well as making coke from ...
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New website provides important Health & Safety information about PCBs in caulk
Caulk can be found in virtually every home and building. The flexible material is used to seal gaps and joints in buildings to make them watertight or airtight. Unfortunately, PCBs were used as an additive in some caulks in the past due to their water and chemical resistance, durability and elasticity. PCB containing caulk was used in some buildings, including schools, primarily between 1950 and ...
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HHS Releases 13th Report on Carcinogens
Four substances have been added in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 13th Report on Carcinogens, a science-based document that identifies chemical, biological, and physical agents that are considered cancer hazards for people living in the United States. The new report includes 243 listings. Ortho-toluidine, used to make rubber chemicals, pesticides, and dyes, has been reevaluated ...
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EPA Reaches Agreement with Carmeuse Lime to Control Dust from its Chicago Plant
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached agreement with Carmeuse Lime, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to resolve Clean Air Act violations at its Chicago lime manufacturing facility. The company will pay a $350,000 fine and spend $125,000 on lead abatement in south side neighborhoods. “As a result of this agreement, residents of Chicago’s south side will breathe cleaner air and ...
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