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Indoor Air Quality Considerations for Injection-Molding Plastics Workers

In 1872, John W. and Isaiah Hyatt patented the first injection-molding machine which used a plunger to inject plastic into a mold via a heated cylinder.

Workplace Indoor Air Quality and OSHA State Plans

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.

Indoor Air Quality and Auto Paint Fumes

Body shops need strong air filtration systems to protect workers against the dangers of spray paint fumes.

Air Filtration No Longer Considered Luxury Item In Apartment Living

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.

Hospitals Boost Productivity Via Clean Air

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.

Avoid Combustible Dust Fires and Explosions with Air Filtration

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.

Fume Extraction For Metalworkers Keep Students And Workers Safe

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.

Air Filtration = Cleaner Air

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.