Dust Collector Containment Articles & Analysis
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Aeroallergens, which are airborne substances such as mold or pollen that can trigger an allergic reaction in some people following inhalation or dermal contact, are often found in dust. In some asthmatics, aeroallergens could trigger an asthma attack, or potentially worsen other respiratory diseases. When dust is airborne, it can remain in the air for long periods of time and settle throughout ...
We’ve written before in our weekly blogs how we always enjoy a feeling of pride and achievement every time we receive a new order. So when that order is from a brand new customer based in a country where we haven’t done business for a good many years, then it is doubly satisfying. But what makes this latest order from a leading medical institution based in Karachi, Pakistan so ...
A health consultation conducted by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a part of the U.S. Health and Human Services, shows that groundwater, air, and soil data do not indicate a health risk to communities surrounding the West Lake Landfill. EPA Region 7 had asked ATSDR to determine if radiological contamination buried at the West Lake Landfill poses any harm to human ...
EPA Region 7 conducted a random Work Practices Inspection on Aug. 5, 2014, under the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule at Envirotech, Inc., a renovation firm that performs renovations in the St. Louis, Mo., area. The inspection revealed that Envirotech, Inc. failed to use lead-safe work practices and provide the Renovate Right pamphlet, which are violations of the RRP Rule. As part of a ...
EPA Region 7 conducted an inspection at Blue Springs Siding and Windows, LLC, in September 2014, which revealed violations of the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. As part of a settlement with EPA, the company has agreed to pay a $13,566 penalty to the United States. According to an administrative consent agreement and final order filed today by EPA Region 7 in Lenexa, Kan., the ...
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of another online video to help educate the public about issues that may impact their health. Their latest educational video discusses house dust allergens and indoor air quality. Virtually everyone has experienced sneezing, a running nose or itchy eyes after cleaning their home. The condition is often caused ...