Contaminated Air Articles & Analysis
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During the rapid demand peak for isolation rooms and effective air decontamination to fight COVID-19, a large amount of hospitals worldwide have learned that the most effective way to decontaminate air is with advanced electric decontamination. ...
Of particular concern is person-to-person spread of infectious diseases through respiratory droplets in the air or from touching contaminated surfaces or objects, as these are two of the primary ways germs are spread in an airplane, cruise ship or any indoor environment. “For those traveling by plane, in addition to concerns over infectious pathogens that ...
The examination rooms, reception rooms, break rooms, corridors and waiting areas at both health stations were comprehensively secured with Genano Healthcare air decontamination solutions. With their patented electrofiltration technology, Genano units remove viruses and other contaminants from the air and eliminate any organic matter inside the ...
The news release goes on to discuss how hand hygiene, contaminated surfaces and air quality problems can all impact infection rates in nursing homes. ...
The news release goes on to discuss how hand hygiene, contaminated surfaces and air quality problems can all impact infection rates in nursing homes. ...
Because they absorb water from the air and their environment and do not drink water, they thrive in warm and humid environments. ...
Europeans live longer and healthier lives than in the past, partly due to successful environmental policies that have reduced the exposure to harmful environmental contaminants in air, water and food, according to a new report. However, these contaminants are still a problem, and several new health risks are emerging, for example, from new ...
“There are ways to test the indoor environment for indoor allergens,” reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical, a leading allergen and indoor air quality (IAQ) testing laboratory. “If elevated allergen levels are discovered, corrective actions can be implemented to eliminate or reduce their presence. ...
The report shows trends for contaminants in air, water, food, and soil that may affect children; concentrations of contaminants in the bodies of children and women of child-bearing age; and childhood illnesses and health conditions. ...
“EPA is proud to be working with our awardees across the nation to improve the air we breathe at school, work and home,” said Gina McCarthy, assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. “American communities face serious health and environmental challenges from air pollution. This effort gives us an ...
” One Delaware-based company that has been on the frontline in helping healthcare providers identify and prevent microbial infections due to cross contamination and indoor air quality (IAQ) issues is Sussex Environmental Health Consultants (SEHC). ...
Acinetobacter can be spread to susceptible persons by person-to-person contact or contact with contaminated surfaces. Environmental sampling can identify the presence of this, and other, potentially harmful microbial pathogens in healthcare settings to help prevent outbreaks.” EMSL recently sponsored an educational video about Acinetobacter that can be seen at: ...
Asthma affects up to 7% of the U.S. population and it has been reported that asthma causes 4,000 deaths each year in the United States and ¼ million worldwide. Mold is a known asthma trigger for some people, so it is important for those individuals to live and work in an environment that has good indoor air quality (IAQ) and is free of elevated mold levels. Due to this fact, the IAQ ...
We hope this video helps to educate people about ways to protect their health from this and other indoor air quality (IAQ) contaminants and pathogens.” To view this video please visit http://www.iaqtv.com/ or ...
Terex Utilities has received approval from the Air Resources Board (ARB) for its Terex® HyPower™ Hybrid System, a plug-in Power Take-Off (PTO) system that uses stored energy from the system’s rechargeable batteries to power the non-propulsion functions of the vehicle. ...
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Men and women who worked at ground zero for days and weeks afterwards, including police, firefighters, volunteer rescue workers, and construction workers, are at risk of serious health problems in the future due to the quantity of asbestos in the air following the attacks on the World Trade Center. Some have already developed serious disease symptoms, but others have yet to show ...