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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Body shops need strong air filtration systems to protect workers against the dangers of spray paint fumes.
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With air quality remaining a pressing issue across the country, newer buildings are now incorporating robust HVAC systems and strong air filters to help improve the living situations of tenants.
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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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Combustible dust is a widespread hazard in various manufacturing sectors, however, it is difficult to control and regulate the risk of fire and explosions from this substance.
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With the manufacturing sector reporting a skills gap, some higher education institutions are training their students to help fill welding positions in a growing economy.
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Students and staff at a college in Portland, Ore., have reported negative health effects from occupying a 90-year-old building on campus that does not have proper ventilation, according to CBS affiliate KOIN.
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Plastics workers commonly come into contact with chemical fumes that are emitted during raw material manufacturing and plastics processing.
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One of the most common chemicals welding workers are exposed to is lead, which could be controlled using welding fume extraction systems.
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Facing regulatory pressures from federal agencies, food manufacturers must ensure their products are free from all sources of contamination, including the air.
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