Workers can inhale cadmium dust, fumes, or mists but cadmium can also settle on skin and contaminate food and clothing. Elimination, avoidance, or containment of this noxious substance is imperative as contact with cadmium can damage the body’s cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, neurological, reproductive, and respiratory systems. Cadmium is a known carcinogen.
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Remedying poor workplace indoor air quality is more of a modern notion, one that did not become a driving force within the medical, environmental, and clean air policy communities until many years after pollution as a healthcare concern became a nationwide talking point.
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Gone are the days of hazy pool halls when only adult males were allowed inside to smoke, drink and compete in billiards. Today, the gaming industry attracts diverse participants, including tourists, millennials, and retirees. Unfortunately, one thing hasn’t changed: compromised air quality.
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There are two primary sources of Perc air emissions in the dry cleaning industry. The first takes place during the transfer of clothing going from washer to dryer. The second occurs in the venting of exhaust into the air.
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Are you confidant that your workplace environment is safe and that your air is clean and nontoxic for your workers?
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The market for nuclear air filtration is projected to increase from now until 2023.
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During rehab construction or remodeling, when walls are knocked down or additions are built, dust is produced in large amounts. While contractors are primarily focused on completing the task they were hired to do, they also must account for the indoor air quality during the work phase – for the health of both their workers and the building’s occupants.
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The main ingredient in asphalt production is petroleum. When crude oil is heated, benzene-containing fumes are released into the air
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The fumes generated during welding operations may endanger auto workers who work around robot welding areas and these welding fumes could also decrease the energy efficiency inside buildings, causing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems to work even harder.
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While food safety may be on the forefront of some consumers’ minds when doing their shopping this year, food companies may also want to step up their commitment to safety in the workplace.
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