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It`s official - BPA is `Toxic` in Canada as of today
The federal government today added bisphenol A (BPA) to Canada`s Toxic Substances List, effective immediately.
BPA is a substance shown to mimic the hormone estrogen and cause reproductive damage that may lead to prostate and breast cancer in adulthood. It has also been linked to immune system dysfunction, early puberty in females, heart disease, diabetes, and higher rates of miscarriage.
"Three cheers for our country`s continuing leadership on this dangerous substance," said Dr. Rick Smith, Executive Director of Environmental Defence, and co-author of the bestselling book "Slow ... |
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Legionella & ASHRAE Standard 188P - Questions and Answers
Q. What is ASHRAE Standard 188 and what does it apply to?
A. It is a risk management Standard that establishes absolute requirements for prevention of legionellosis associated with building water systems. Standard 188 applies to the owners/managers of most commercial, industrial and institutional buildings (Note: single family residences are not covered) in the United States.
A brief (not complete) summary of building types includes: All buildings with cooling towers. All buildings with spas, or misters, or dehumidifiers, or air ... |
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Larson Davis, a division of PCB Piezotronics
Larson Davis, a division of PCB Piezotronics, is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of acoustic and vibration measurement systems used for environmental noise monitoring, workplace noise/vibration exposure, and general noise surveys. The Larson Davis product line includes products such as Type 1 Sound Level Meters, Permanent & Quasi Permanent Outdoor Noise Monitoring Terminals, Environmental Noise Processing Software, Noise & Vibration Dosimeters, Workplace Noise Evaluation / Management Software, and Measurement Microphones.
With almost 30 years of experience in the noise measurement market, global sales & service network, and our Total Customer Satisfaction policy you can count on Larson Davis for your environmental noise needs.
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- Encouraging signals from the deep
World attention is focused these days on the rescue efforts to free 33 trapped miners from a collapsed mine in Chile. It is a story of heroism, determination ...
- EPA administrator signs memorandum of understanding with China on environmental protection (DC)
During her first official visit to China, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and Minister of Environmental Protection ...
- 3E Company`s MSDS authoring and MSDS management solutions both win best in category OH&S product of the year awards
3E Company, the leading provider of environmental health and safety (EH&S) compliance and information management services, today announced that it ...
- Casella gives improved insight into dust and fume risks
The latest upgrade of Casella CEL’s insight occupational exposure data management software means that it can now be used in conjunction with the ...
- AWWA publishes green utility handbook
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) announced today the publication of The Green Utility: A Practical Guide to Sustainability.
As organizations ...
- Brüel & Kjær launches hand held sound intensity system - 2270-G
Machinery manufacturers required by law to provide precise specifications of products noise levels can reduce the time and effort involved, by using Brüel ...
- Construction hazards lead OSHA list of top violations of 2010
Once again, construction industry-related standard violations have topped OSHA’s list of the Top 10 violations of 2010.
OSHA revealed the list ...
- North America’s largest lead producer to spend $65 million to correct environmental violations at Missouri facilities (MO)
Doe Run Resources Corp. of St. Louis, North America’s largest lead producer, has agreed to spend approximately $65 million to correct violations ...
- Biosafety meeting `must address GM insects`
International rules drawn up for genetically modified (GM) crops must be altered as soon as possible to deal with GM insects that will start emerging ...
- SIWI welcomes UN decision on human right to safe drinking water and sanitation
Following the recognition of the human right to drinking water and sanitation several months ago, the UN Human Rights Council clarified at a recent session ...
- EPA lays out five-year plan on agency priorities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its fiscal year (FY) 2011 to 2015 strategic plan, which provides a blueprint for advancing EPA’s ...
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