Over 40 years ago, the topic of indoor air quality (IAQ) was not yet a line item on our national agenda. Beginning in the 1960’s, the concept of outdoor air pollution gained momentum to the point that it was considered a credible health risk. The government eventually intervened. In 1970 Congress proposed and President Nixon Read More
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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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A long-term study looking at the health effects of 3-D printing is currently in progress.
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A recent study shows 25 percent of the tiny particulates people breathe inside academic buildings may contain contaminants associated with outdoor pollution, The Herald Journal reported.
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Employers in auto shops should ensure chemical exposure from the paint does not affect both customers and workers.
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As more facilities strive to become certified in the U.S. Green Building Council’s program for sustainable structures, some hospitals are considering following their example and making the switch to LEED buildings, Healthcare Design Magazine reported.
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While air impurities like dust and dirt in a confined work environment can affect the well-being of employees, these contaminants also have the potential to endanger the health of electronics, causing them to fail.
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Automotive manufacturers can help lower the amount of dangerous vapors and gases emitted by machinery by using fume extractors.
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While air pollution is known to be harmful to human health, people may be less aware that poor indoor air quality is also taking its toll on electronics, according to The Oregonian.
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With companies increasingly employing air filtration technology to remove environmental contaminant types like dust, smoke and chemicals, users are often asking when they should change their filters. To keep air cleaners working their best, you should regularly replace filters and absorption media to ensure peak performance and maximize worker respiratory protection. Changing your prefilter or Read More
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