Portable Systems Archives

Chemical Exposure in Food Processing Plants

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.

Are There Volatile Organic Compounds Lurking In Your Office?

While smoke and fumes are easily pinpointed as a cause of poor indoor air quality, there is a hidden danger that building occupants and workers might not be aware of and it could be inadvertently affecting their health. Known as volatile organic compounds, this potentially harmful substance is found in chemicals located around offices and other building areas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. VOCs could be lurking in a building’s carpet or furnishings.

Indoor Air Quality in Schools in the Time of COVID-19

COVID-19. It’s taken the country by storm. Communities across the US are going to great lengths to ensure that their hospitals, municipal buildings, and essential businesses are clean and as germ-free as possible.

Nanomaterial Exposure Poses Potential Risks To Workers

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently issued new guidelines for limiting employee exposure to industry nanomaterials, according to Occupational Health and Safety Magazine.

Indoor Air Quality Risks for Oil Refinery Welders

Oil and gas industry workers who are commonly exposed to toxic gases include metalworking staff, who could be protected using welding fume extraction equipment.

Longevity of Museum Artifacts Depends on Indoor Air Quality

The last line of defense against environmental damage to museum objects is the use of high-quality air filtration equipment.

Poor Indoor Air Quality Linked To Dry Eye Syndrome

Residents who live in polluted cities were more likely to experience dry eye syndrome, according to Science Daily.

HEPA versus ULPA Filtration: What’s the Difference?

It’s difficult to imagine a time when clean air was the exception rather than the standard in places such as factories, hospitals, distilleries, and doctors’ offices. But before commercial air filtration was invented, workers were exposed to all manner of indoor air pollution (IAP). As a result, illnesses such as asthma, blood poisoning, even cancer, were not uncommon occupational hazards. The need for worker protection was great.

For Healthy Indoor Air Quality , Food Manufacturers Need Clean Air

Facing regulatory pressures from federal agencies, food manufacturers must ensure their products are free from all sources of contamination, including the air.