8-Tips for Mold Removal
FEMA’s September, 2017 – Video explaining the procedures for cleaning mold in homes effectively and safely. https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20170911-1914-926-7647/mold_clean_up.mp4
FEMA’s September, 2017 – Video explaining the procedures for cleaning mold in homes effectively and safely. https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20170911-1914-926-7647/mold_clean_up.mp4
By Kimberly Hutcherson, CNN – Updated 2:15 PM ET, Sun April 2, 2017 (CNN)A teenage boy died and 14 other people were hospitalized after guests at a southern Michigan hotel were found unconscious around an indoor pool. Fire officials said they believe the cause was carbon monoxide poisoning. The 14 were taken to local hospitals
The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the EPA Office of Research and Development. The purpose of the MOU is to facilitate cooperation and coordination between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development (EPA-ORD) and NEHA. Through this MOU, NEHA and EPA-ORD will have the opportunity to
A Separate Standard for Confined Spaces in Construction On January 14, 1993 the First Rule for Permit-Required Confined Spaces was published in the Federal Register. It went into effect on April 15, 1993, and applies to all general industry places of employment, including Manufacturing, Utilities and Transportation, Agricultural services, Food Stores Wholesale Trade, Lodging, Museums,
We’ve simplified our product identification system, replacing the original product names with an easy-to-follow numeric range. The higher the number, the higher the level of protection — it’s that simple. To help explain the cross-over, we have created a series of videos to provide an overview of the new product identification system. There is one
The American Board of Industrial Hygiene® (ABIH®) reminds workers and industry of asbestos hazards and the need to protect all people from exposure risks Lansing, MI – WEBWIRE – Thursday, July 21, 2016 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 125 million people are exposed to asbestos in the workplace. WHO estimates that 107,000
Construction projects must now prevent the spread of piled materials onto nearby properties and keep the ground moist to control dust and dirt. Ronald Reyes/The Tico Times Costa Rica’s Health Ministry approved a new regulation requiring construction companies and contractors to reduce the impact of dust from construction projects on nearby residents. The new regulation, which was published
ServiceMaster says ozone generators ‘a necessary part’ of wildfire cleanup CBC News Some workers for the Fort McMurray wildfire cleanup say they were exposed to harmful ozone gas and other unknown airborne contaminants while working for a restoration company called ServiceMaster at the beginning of June.You can read that story here: Fort McMurray wildfire cleanup
Construction is a hazardous industry that encompasses a wide range of activities involving construction, alterations and repairs. Examples include residential and commercial construction, bridge formation, roadway improvements, excavations, demolitions, and large scale painting jobs. Construction workers employed in these activities may become exposed to seriously unsafe conditions, for example, materials falling from rooftops, weak machinery,