exposure level News
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EU to limit health risks from exposure to noise from personal music players
Consumers will benefit from new default settings on personal music players set at safe exposure levels, as well clear warnings on the adverse effects of excessive exposure to high sound levels, following a decision by the European Commission this week. In October 2008, the EU Scientific Committee SCENIHR 1 , warned that listening to personal music players at a high volume over a sustained period ...
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New software enables reliable and instant noise exposure reporting
Casella has launched an advanced and reliable software package for its personal dosimeter (the dBadge2), NoiseSafe. When used alongside Casella’s dBadge2, it is the ideal tool for fast and efficient reporting and analysis of noise exposure levels. In the UK, over one million employees are exposed to levels of noise at work, which puts them at risk of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL). In ...
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nanoIndEx Publishes Guidance Document on Assessment of Personal Exposure to Airborne Nanomaterials
In June 2016, the “Assessment of Individual Exposure to manufactured nanomaterials by means of personal monitors and samples” (nanoIndEx) project published a guidance document entitled Assessment of Personal Exposure to Airborne Nanomaterials. The three-year project was funded under the Safe Implementation of Innovative Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (SIINN) European Research Area ...
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Health ratings for urban environments provided by new software
New software has been developed to rate the health risks of different activities in the urban environment, for example, cycling or driving in different areas of a city. ‘CENSE’ is based on a variety of different pollutants and environmental health hazards encountered in urban environments and may provide a useful tool for urban planning and improving residents’ quality of life, ...
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Hygieneering, Inc. Presents to the American Foundry Association on the New OSHA Silica Standard
Hygieneering, Inc. provided a presentation on the new OSHA Silica Standard to the American Foundry Association on June 12th, 2018. The new OSHA Silica Standard for general industry, which significantly lowers the (PEL) Permissible Exposure Level to employees in industry, has now gone into effect as of June 23, 2018. For more information or to discuss your silica construction standard compliance ...
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‘Safety Professionals’ Noise Assessment Kits The sound combination
Pulsar now offer a combination of any of its sound level meter and doseBadge system supplied in one kit case as a Safety Professional System, providing Health & Safety professionals with a custom-made solution for resolving their specific noise risk assessment issues. Current EU Noise Directive requires businesses to assess the risk from noise exposure levels for their workers and visitors. ...
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ANSES Evaluates R-Nano Register, Offers Recommendations to Improve Reliability and Optimize Its Use
On December 1, 2020, the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) announced the results of an assessment of R-Nano, France’s national reporting scheme for substances in nanoparticle form. In 2013, France began requiring companies that manufacture, import, and/or distribute a “substance with nanoparticle status” in an amount of at least ...
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FR-Over 2 Million people exposed to at least one carcinogen, mutagen or reprotoxicant in 2010
According to an in-depth analysis of the last French SUMER survey, in 2010, over 10% of employees, about 2.25 million people, were exposed to at least one chemical carcinogen, mutagen or reprotoxicant (CMR) during the last week worked. Between 2003 and 2010, the proportion of workers exposed to CMR and exposure levels (duration and intensity) decreased overall and protective measures have been ...
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Environment: Commission welcomes EP vote on the air quality directive
The European Commission welcomes the European Parliament's second reading amendments today on the directive on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe which confirmed the recent agreement negotiated between the Portuguese presidency and the Parliament. The agreement mirrors both institution's strong commitment to improving air quality, setting for the first time binding standards for fine ...
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Compound Allowed as Alternative to Ozone-Depleting Chemicals for Specific Uses
Washington, D.C. – Through its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program EPA is allowing the use of n-propyl bromide, a nonflammable organic solvent, as an alternative to ozone-depleting substances in metals, electronics, and precision cleaning. EPA is also proposing to allow the use of n-propyl bromide (nPB) in specific coatings applications and to prohibit its use in aerosol solvents ...
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Could loss of hearing cost your business money? Time to invest in a Pulsar sound measuring kit
Loss of hearing can happen in a wide range of industries such as manufacturing but also in the entertainment and construction industries. Recent court cases include an employee being exposed to excessive noise from machinery without hearing protection over a long period of time, resulting in permanently damaged hearing. Consequently, employers and safety practitioners have a duty to be well ...
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a1-cbiss return to Safety & Health Expo
The Safety and Health Expo has moved to London, but don't worry, we're going with it. On the a1-cbiss stand we'll have a complete range of fixed gas systems and portable gas monitors including a groundbreaking technology for the detection of airborne Peracetic Acid - The ChemDAQ Steri-Trac. Already installed in 3 major bottling plants across the UK, the ChemDAQ has seen notable success, but what ...
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Noise Measurement…. Easy, dose it!!
Pulsar Instruments Plc, a leading manufacturer and reseller of sound measurement products have recently launched their new and improved noise doseBadge system. The kit now includes a new ‘fast charge’ function on the updated charger unit, meaning the badges can be fully charged and ready to use in as little as three hours. This represents real savings in terms of time and money. ...
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Casella collaborate with CIOB
The programme features key industry interviews and news-style reports along with sponsored editorial profiles. In it, Casella demonstrates how their monitoring solutions are helping organisations adopt a new approach of “Treating Health like Safety” and introducing this new perspective into the workplace. Watch the video here. The programme also examines how worker health ...
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ECHA publishes concise guidance on chemical safety assessment
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced the availability of its Guidance in a Nutshell: Chemical Safety Assessment, which is intended to assist industry in understanding the general provisions for conducting a Chemical Safety Assessment (CSA). ECHA states that the Guidance is aimed at non-experts who would like to understand the legal requirements under the Registration, Evaluation, ...
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Hygieneering Assists Builder/Contractor in Chicago with OSHA Silica Standard Support
Hygieneering, Inc. has been retained to provide Chicago, IL builder/contractor with job task employee exposure assessments and (PEL) Permissible Exposure Level sampling to document and assist in controlling worker exposures to silica in the construction site workplace. The Silica OSHA Standard for construction went into effect on September 23, 2017. For more information or to discuss your silica ...
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Ilmor Engineering's choice for detail & accuracy
As one of the world’s top racing engine design and manufacturers, noise levels in the workplace have always been an issue for Ilmor Engineering. But when they won a large contract with the US giant General Motors to design and manufacture a new turbo-charged V6 racing engine for the 2012 IndyCar championship, its managers knew immediately this would result in significantly increased ...
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IAQ monitoring instruments showcased at MIECF 2011
Our partners Hinds International have recently returned from showcasing our IAQ Monitoring instruments at the MIECF exhibition in Macao. Our instruments were showcased to "green" industry professionals and decision makers across the region. Our newest instrument the Touch Screen IAQ Profile Monitor was showcased, built with an integrated 3.5” ‘touch screen’ panel, the user ...
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Oxygen Monitoring System for MRI Rooms
Delta, British Columbia, Canada – Critical Environment Technologies Canada Inc. (CETCI) is pleased to tell you about the DCC-MRI Oxygen Monitoring System for MRI room applications in hospitals and clinics. The DCC-MRI replaces our GEM-MRI, offering technological and functional improvements over its predecessor. Due to the strong magnetic field inside the MRI room, electronic equipment ...
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The EPA’s List of 10 Things You Should Know about Mold Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses information the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency thinks you should know about mold. “In recent years, people have become much more aware of exposure risks to elevated levels of mold in their homes, schools and work environments,” ...
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