During a procedure, whether it is the doctor specifically or the technician assisting her, a dentist is doing more than just filling a cavity; she’s keeping her patient, her staff, and herself safe from toxic dust and fumes that could cause illness. During any dental office procedure, there are numerous substances that are emitted into Read More
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Poor indoor air quality can impact the productivity and health of workers across the nation no matter the workplace. To protect employees from contaminants specific to their work facility – from auto plants to hospitals – employers should consider investing in air filtration solutions that will replace air impurities with clean air. Here are ways Read More
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As part of the quality monitoring process for pharmaceutical products, maintaining a sterile environment with air filters is crucial.
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Mold in libraries is no small matter; just ask the staff of the Carnegie Library in our nation’s capital. In order to protect patrons and employees from potential harm due to mold-related IAQ problems, the Washington, DC building was closed for nearly four months beginning in September of last year while indoor air quality and mold remediation efforts were underway.
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Back in 1903, German coffee merchant, Ludwig Roselius, invented the first commercially effective decaffeination method. The “Roselius Process” blended steamed coffee beans with a brine solution then coated the mix in a natural chemical solvent to extract the caffeine. Though successful, the practice was no longer used once the extraction compound was deemed unsafe.
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While the number of US airports offering designated smoking areas has declined in the past ten years, many still do exist. A study conducted by the Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) found that the average air pollution levels directly outside airport smoking lounges were 23 times higher than in smoke-free airports.
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Walk into most shopping malls and you’ll find a feast for the senses. Soothing music piped in to relax; lighting meant to please. The smells from food court staples like fresh baked cookies and waffle ice cream cones are expected to rouse your appetite while scents drifting from department store cosmetic counters are emitted so as to calm and drive you to buy things. For many people, these efforts prove successful. They browse. They eat and socialize. They shop.
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As we officially pass into another year since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak in the US, public schools nationwide wrestle with how best to prepare for reopening. Staff and student safety amid budget constraints has been a leading concern that this recent round of pandemic relief funding has done much to mollify. The Legislative Read More
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What this means for businesses regarding indoor air quality On January 21, 2021, a Presidential Executive Order was signed regarding the policy of ensuring the health and safety of American workers amid the Covid-19 pandemic. (1) Before this order was issued, OSHA developed a Covid-19 planning guide (2) to help businesses identify workplace risk levels Read More
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While drugs can help patients recover from devastating ailments and diseases, the drugs administered to patients may harm health care workers, which call for air purification solutions to prevent exposure.
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