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Hygieneering, Inc. is supporting a large US heavy equipment manufacture with industrial hygiene exposure assessments and safety consulting services to verify employee health and safety in the company welding operations. Hygieneering’s team of Certified Industrial Hygienists and other staff professionals provide indoor air quality testing, mold inspection and industrial hygiene exposure ...

Feb. 23, 2011

By Hygieneering, Inc.

Health & Safety Consulting

Hygieneering, Inc. is providing confined space monitoring and safety/industrial hygiene consulting services to support a large US utility company’s ongoing construction safety needs. Gas and oxygen levels will be measured before construction workers access the space. Hygieneering provides safety consulting, environmental consulting, testing and training, asbestos project management, ...

Feb. 24, 2011

By Hygieneering, Inc.

Clark Seif Clark Celebrates 23 Years of Environmental, Engineering and Industrial Hygiene Consulting Services

Back on April 1st of 1996, several of the leading environmental, industrial hygiene, engineering and building science professionals decided to go into business for themselves and officially opened the doors at Clark Seif Clark (CSC). The firm quickly made a name for themselves in their home state of California before expanding and opening several offices on the West Coast and Southwest. The ...

Apr. 1, 2019

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

New York Firm Identifies Vapor Intrusion Issues across the Tri-State Area

At a number of locations across the tri-state region near current and former industrial sites that once had hazardous chemicals dumped onto the ground or into the water, there are health and safety issues due to a process known as vapor intrusion. These issues can occur anywhere that buildings are constructed on a contaminated site or when contaminants migrate underground from one area to another ...

Jun. 13, 2016

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

New York’s Building Science Professionals at VOETS Provide a Healthy Indoor Environment for Building Occupants

Residents of New York City and the tri-state area now have access to the veteran building science, indoor air quality (IAQ), and industrial hygiene experts from Verification, Operations, and Environmental Testing Services. VOETS, LLC specializes in identifying and resolving indoor environmental issues while adhering to their mission of providing uncompromising quality in all of their services. ...

Mar. 21, 2016

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Identifying Superbugs in New York Hospitals and Healthcare Environments

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that on any given day, about 1 in 25 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI). Healthcare-associated infections are those infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving treatment for other conditions. A number of these infections are due to an expanding list of drug-resistant ...

Nov. 7, 2016

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Asbestos Exposures in New York City are Still a Major Health Concern

Earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new report about a rise in the number of deaths associated with malignant mesothelioma. Detailed in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the number of annual deaths in the United States due to the condition actually increased from 2,479 in 1999 to 2,597 in 2015. Malignant mesothelioma is a ...

Apr. 6, 2017

By VOETS, LLC

Identifying Indoor Allergens to Help Allergy Sufferers in New York and the Tri-State Area

For people who suffer from allergies, a visit to their doctor’s office for a consultation and treatment options is a common occurrence. People often look for medical treatment that can alleviate their allergy symptoms without considering what allergens may be causing their condition in the first place. While there are many allergens that can be found in the outdoor environment, there ...

Jan. 5, 2017

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

New York Construction Projects in Occupied Buildings and Indoor Environmental Quality Concerns

New York City and the surrounding area have some of the most valuable and high-density real estate in the country. As these properties age, or are reconditioned for new uses, construction and remodeling activities bring new life and economic value to these residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. Often times, these construction activities take place while parts of the property are ...

Apr. 24, 2017

By VOETS, LLC

New York Facility Managers Turn to VOETS for Indoor Allergen Testing Solutions

Employees that go to work or tenants that arrive home, and develop allergy symptoms that improve or go away once they leave the building, could very likely be having an allergic reaction to indoor environmental allergens. In many circumstances when this occurs, the facility manager of the building will be contacted to investigate the complaint and resolve the problem. In a typical indoor ...

Apr. 10, 2017

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month and Preventing Occupational Asthma in New York

May is recognized as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month across the United States. Asthma is a serious respiratory condition that can be life-threatening in some circumstances. People with the condition are often exposed to numerous known asthma triggers in their homes, schools, and work environments. Occupational asthma, also referred to as work-related asthma, is the most common ...

May 4, 2016

By VOETS, LLC

Identifying Exposure Risks to Microbial Contaminants in Metalworking Fluids in New York and the Tri-State Area

In New York and across the tri-state region, numerous manufacturing companies depend on the use of metalworking fluids (MWFs). MWFs are used to reduce heat and friction and to remove metal particles in industrial machining and grinding operations. There are a number of MWF formulations ranging from straight oils to water-based fluids, which include soluble oils, and semi-synthetic and synthetic ...

Jun. 20, 2016

By VOETS, LLC

Preventing Occupational Hazards due to Heat Exposure and Temperature Extremes

July and August are the months that typically bring the hottest outdoor temperatures. These hot and often humid conditions can create health and safety challenges for workers in countless outdoor occupations. Many other workers are subject to hot conditions year-round due to the physical activities of their jobs, contact with heated objects or radiant heat sources. All employers are ...

Aug. 7, 2017

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure Risks in New York

Last month, The Citizen published a report about an organization that runs a family and children’s center in Auburn, New York being fined thousands of dollars for improper asbestos removal. The organization that runs the center was cited for three serious violations according to the article. Asbestos-containing materials can still be found in thousands of commercial, institutional, and ...

Dec. 5, 2016

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Things New Yorkers Should Know about Moldy Indoor Environments and Aspergillosis

When water damage or elevated humidity levels cause mold to grow indoors, one common type of mold that is often present is known as Aspergillus. There are a number of different species of Aspergillus that can be found in moldy indoor environments and naturally outdoors. Some of these species can cause a potentially life-threatening condition known as aspergillosis. The Centers for Disease ...

Dec. 12, 2016

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

New York Building Science Experts Identify Ventilation Issues that Cause Indoor Air Quality Problems

Most Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors so the indoor air quality (IAQ) of their homes, schools, and work environments is a critical component of their wellbeing. Unfortunately, indoor pollutants can accumulate to levels that can pose health and comfort issues, particularly when there is too little outdoor air entering a building. These pollutants may include mold, bacteria, ...

Oct. 17, 2016

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Demolition Projects in New York can Create Air Quality Concerns for Workers and Residents

Recently, demolition work began in Park Slope to make way for a new high-rise condo building. The 109 unit development will be built on multiple lots that requires older structures be torn down. As is often the case, asbestos first had to be remediated before at least one of the buildings could be demolished. Each year, demolition projects such as this result in countless tons of demolition ...

Sep. 12, 2016

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Protecting New York and Tri-state Area Workers from Airborne Hazards

Several months ago, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released their preliminary list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations for the fiscal year. The annual list is compiled each year from thousands of workplace inspections conducted by the agency. For numerous years in a row, one of top 10 cited violations once again involves respiratory ...

Jan. 4, 2017

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

New Yorkers Learn about Mold Contamination and Ways to Prevent It

In almost any home or building that has suffered water damage or elevated humidity levels, mold contamination can occur that can directly impact the indoor air quality (IAQ). Over the past two decades, the public and healthcare providers have become much more aware of exposure risks to elevated levels of mold in homes, schools, and work environments. In addition to health issues associated ...

Nov. 14, 2016

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Real Estate Buyers in New York Reminded to Consider Indoor Environmental Quality Issues

Each year, countless homes and commercial properties are bought and sold across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. While purchasing a home is major decision for anyone, this can be an especially nerve-racking time for first-time homebuyers. First-time homebuyers can be overwhelmed with the process of looking for a home, negotiating a sales price, getting a mortgage, and the home inspection ...

Dec. 19, 2016

By VOETS, LLC

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