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sinTion being used to Treat Protective Masks
Christof Industries is providing free of charge to Styria’s healthcare facilities a device produced in Graz for sterilising protective masks. This device will help to address the urgent need for protective masks, in particular in hospitals. Extensive tests have been carried out in the past few days, all of them positive, which is now enabling the treatment of urgently needed FFP2- and ...
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EC wants ban for paint strippers containing dichloromethane
The European Commission has proposed to restrict the sale and use of paint strippers containing dichloromethane. Such paint removers, are used in industry and are also sold in “Do-It-Yourself” stores accessible to everybody. Dichloromethane vapour is toxic to the central nervous system and the Commission’s proposal follows concerns of some experts that a number of accidents and fatalities which ...
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Pandemic & Nonwovens industry response: Challenges turned into opportunities - A resilient and recession-proof industry?
Comment by Jacques Prigneaux, Market Analysis & Economic Affairs Director In the upcoming online version of OUTLOOK™20, a whole session is dedicated on the Nonwovens industry response to the pandemic. Jacques Prigneaux, Market Analysis & Economic Affairs Director at EDANA, reflects on what has been done by the association, its members and the industry. When did EDANA first ...
By EDANA
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Olansi Air Purifier Manufacturer Suggest 5 Of The Most Common Myths About Coronavirus Transmission
As far as coronavirus transmission is concerned, many myths have been circulating across the internet. In this article, we are going to take a look at some of the most common myths about the covid-19. So what you need to do is be informed and understand the difference between facts and fiction. After all, misinforming people can result in dire consequences. Without further ado, let's bunk 5 the ...
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The Comet Assay and Occupational Exposure
The Comet assay is being used with increasing popularity in biomonitoring studies to determine the level of DNA damage in workers exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals and radiation. The assay is an ideal biomarker for such investigations due to its sensitivity and reliability in detecting DNA damage and repair. A large number of research groups are utilising our Comet Assay scoring systems ...
By Instem Group
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IRANIAN OIL MAGNATE CUTS EMISSIONS USING 1.2 MILLION FUEL MAGNETS!
LONDON, England, May 19, 2005 --WORLD-WIRE/-- The biggest environmental problem that Iran currently faces is air pollution, especially in the capital city of Tehran, but also in regional cities like Tabriz. Approximately 1.5 million tons of pollutants are produced annually in Tehran, with carbon monoxide from car exhausts making up the largest percentage of these pollutants. Iranian ...
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Morphix Technologies Chameleon Arson Investigation Kit is now the Fire Investigator Safety Kit
Morphix Technologies®, an innovator in the science of detection devices for dangerous chemicals, has renamed its Arson Investigation Kit to be the Fire Investigator Safety Kit. This configuration of Morphix Technologies’ Chameleon® Chemical Detection Armband provides responders, law enforcement, and fire scene investigators with an easy-to-use, low-cost tool to identify dangerous ...
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Global education Campaign launched to warn fire fighters and first responders of occupational hazards of `the silent killer`
Masimo (Nasdaq: MASI), the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), jointly announced today the launch of "The Silent Killer" educational campaign aimed at raising awareness of the duty-related dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and reducing the known risk factors that unnecessarily kill or injure fire fighters each year. ...
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News Feature: Bandalong on WSB TV
“Metro scientist fears PPE is ‘nail in the coffin’ for plastic pollution” on WSB TV – Bandalong trash traps are catching noticably more PPE (personal protective equipment) such as gloves, masks, and hand santizer bottles. The traps help to reduce the amount of plastic and other waste that reaches the Chatahoochee River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. But ...
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CDC’s Tips to Clean Up Mold and Resources to Help Property Owners and Managers Following Water Damage
Mold is a natural part of the environment, but exposure to elevated levels of it in homes, schools, and businesses can be a problem. Not only can mold lead to a number of exposure concerns for building occupants, its presence can even lower property values. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that mold can cause many health effects, including stuffy nose, sore throat, ...
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Mold Clean Up Tips from the CDC to Help Property Owners Following Water Damage
While mold is a natural part of the environment, exposure to elevated levels of it in homes, schools and businesses can be a problem. Not only can mold lower the value of a property, its presence can also lead to a number of exposure concerns for building occupants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that mold can cause many health effects, including stuffy nose, sore ...
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US EPA and Northern Command to Provide Emergency Response Equipment to Nogales, Agua Prieta
The equipment provided to the Agua Prieta and Nogales Fire Departments include protective suits, self-contained breathing masks, chemical testing kits, and tools necessary to respond to hazardous material spills. Who: Mayor of Nogales U.S. EPA Pacific Southwest Region US Northern Command US Consulate Nogales Mexican Consulate Nogales Cochise County Emergency Management State of Sonora Emergency ...
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ENVEA have donated respirator masks to Poissy-Saint-Germain-en-Laye inter-municipal hospital (Paris area).
With health workers nationwide running low on masks and other protective gear, a growing list of companies are successfully sourcing such equipment and donating them to those on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. ENVEA, leading provider of monitoring solutions for air pollution, industrial emissions, process optimization and related services, is donating respirator masks to local ...
By ENVEA
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Mold Clean Up Tips from the CDC Shared with Residents of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s tropical climate, with its high humidity levels, hurricanes and tropical storms, can be especially conducive for the growth of mold in homes, businesses and schools. However, even in the dry zones of the islands, something as small as a minor plumbing leak that goes unnoticed can also result in mold contamination and exposure concerns. While mold is indeed a natural part of ...
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Respiratory Protection Week and Safeguarding Workers from Airborne Hazards
Millions of workers in a wide range of occupations are required to wear respirators while performing various tasks. To promote proper respiratory protection practices, Respiratory Protection Week is observed annually in the United States. For 2022, the event takes place from September 6th through the 9th. For the past four years, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) ...
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U.S. EPA, DoD Northern Command Providing Hazardous Material Response Equipment to Border Towns
The equipment was transferred at a ceremony in Nogales, Sonora on November 7, 2012. The mayor of the city, representatives of the U.S. and Mexico Consulates, Mexico’s Federal Environmental Enforcement Agency (PROFEPA), Mexico federal and state police, and the recipient fire departments were in attendance. A showcase of the equipment followed the ceremony. “This hazmat gear is ...
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Toxic Water Splashes 6 in Japan Nuke Plant Mishap
Six workers at Japan's crippled nuclear power plant have been accidentally doused with highly radioactive water, the plant operator said Wednesday, adding to a growing list of mishaps that are shaking confidence in the utility's ability to handle the crisis. The workers removed the wrong pipe from equipment at the plant, sending toxic water spilling onto them and the entire floor of the facility ...
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Kathleen M. Roberts Quoted By Bloomberg Environment Regarding New SNURs for 145 Chemicals
On August 2, 2018, Kathleen M. Roberts, Senior Regulatory Consultant, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and Vice President, B&C Consortia Management (BCCM), was quoted by Bloomberg Environment in the article “Manufacturers’ Core Questions Remain on EPA’s New Chemical Controls.” Some potential customers won’t purchase any compound regulated by a new ...
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Safeguarding Our Oceans: How Sterilwave Technology is Battling Ocean Pollution
Treating medical waste in island regions presents a unique set of challenges that can strain healthcare infrastructure and harm the environment. One of the primary difficulties lies in the need to transport the waste either to the mainland or to another location within the island, making it logistically challenging and expensive to ensure proper disposal. This added cost burden can be ...
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Continued Drought Threatens Belize
The nation of Belize, a former British colony on the Caribbean Sea just down the coast from the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, supports a surprisingly cosmopolitan culture that includes Creole, Garifuna, Mayan, Mestizo, Asian, East Indian, and even Mennonite populations, all flourishing in the shade of the palms. And through this bustling, eclectic mix passes a steady stream of fishing tourists ...
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