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Secondhand Electronic-Cigarette Aerosols and Indoor Air Quality 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 how secondhand e-cigarette aerosols can impact the indoor air quality of homes and buildings. “Electronic cigarettes produce an aerosol by heating a liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavorings and other chemicals,” said Paul ...
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Nitrogen Dioxide and Indoor Air Quality 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 nitrogen dioxide and indoor air quality (IAQ). “According to the EPA, the average level of nitrogen dioxide in homes without combustion appliances is about half that of outdoors,” said Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane & ...
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Registration Now Open for Largest Air Quality and Emissions Event in the UK!
The 13th instalment of the UK’s largest air quality and emissions monitoring conference and exhibition, AQE 2024 will take place on 9th and 10th October at the NEC in Birmingham – and it will be our biggest AQE yet! An unmissable opportunity for anyone involved in air monitoring, AQE 2024 promises an unparalleled showcase of over 100 of the sector’s major manufacturers and ...
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Mystery Odors in the Built Environment 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 mystery odors in the built environment and some of the more common causes. “An indoor odor can be everything from a nuisance to something that may signal potential short- or long-term health concerns for building occupants,” said Paul ...
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Ringworm 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 ringworm, a common skin infection that is caused by a fungus. “While there are dozens of different species of fungi that can cause ringworm, the three genera include Trichophyton, Microsporum and Epidermophyton,” said Paul Cochrane, ...
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Pesticides and Indoor Air Quality 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 use of pesticides and how they can have an impact on the air quality of homes, schools, businesses and other indoor environments. “Exposure to pesticides can occur from their use or storage indoors, or due to contaminated soil or dust ...
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International Air-Conditioning Heating Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) - In Duct Air Monitor
Particles Plus, a leading provider of indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions, had the chance to exhibite its innovative In-Duct Air Monitor at AHR 2024, the premier HVACR trade show in the United States. The In-Duct Air Monitor is a continuous particle monitoring system that provides real-time data on particle concentrations in HVAC ductwork. “We were thrilled to showcase our In-Duct Air ...
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Environmental Exposure Risks to Consider before Leasing a Property 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 some potential indoor and outdoor environmental concerns to consider before signing a property lease. “Landlords and tenants are bound to deal truthfully when negotiating a lease,” said Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane & ...
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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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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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Call for Papers on Air Quality and Emissions Monitoring
The technical committee of AQE 2024 is pleased to announce that papers and technical presentations are now being accepted. The UK’s largest exhibition and conference dedicated to air monitoring, AQE 2024 will take place on 9th & 10th October at the NEC in Birmingham. The goal of AQE has always been to encourage informative and active discussions on the technical, regulatory and ...
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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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National Radon Action Month and Testing Resources in Puerto Rico
Radon is a naturally occurring cancer-causing radioactive gas that can be found in underlying soil, rock and groundwater. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) believes that radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in this country, responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year. Radon gets into the air people breathe as it makes its way up from the ...
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Identifying and Mitigating Formaldehyde Exposure Risks in the Built Environment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classified formaldehyde as a probable human carcinogen as far back as 1987. In 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) determined that formaldehyde is a known human carcinogen based on sufficient human and animal inhalation studies. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) also classifies formaldehyde as a human ...
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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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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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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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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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Global Asbestos Awareness Week and Protecting Building Occupants and Workers in Puerto Rico from Exposure Risks
The 20th Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) takes place this week from April 1st through the 7th. The annual event is meant to raise public awareness of asbestos hazards and diseases that continue to impact people around the globe, and promote ways to prevent exposure to deadly asbestos fibers. Asbestos is a generic name given to six fibrous minerals that have been used in commercial ...
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Testing Ceiling Materials for Asbestos before Beginning Demolition or Renovation Projects
Many building renovation and repurposing projects involve changes to ceiling materials. This may include removing popcorn ceilings, taking down ceiling tiles, and other actions that involve disturbing existing building materials. There are some important safety issues to address before a property owner or construction company begins a renovation project involving ceiling materials. One that ...
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