Indoor Environment Articles & Analysis
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Group A Streptococcus (group A strep bacteria) can cause many different infections, ranging from minor to serious. The agency also warns the bacteria, of which Streptococcus pyogenes is the predominant species, can cause inflammatory diseases. Examples of minor infections listed include impetigo, scarlet fever, and strep throat. ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports there are an estimated 450,000 cases of shigellosis, an infection caused by Shigella bacteria, in the United States each year. Unfortunately, a growing number of these infections involve drug-resistant Shigella. The four species of Shigella listed by the CDC include: Shigella sonnei (the most common species in the United States) ...
“We have all sneezed, developed a runny nose, or come down with itchy eyes after having contact with dust in a home, school, office, or some other indoor environment,” said Harry Pena, President of Zimmetry Environmental. “In Puerto Rico, the indoor environmental quality and industrial hygiene experts at Zimmetry Environmental ...
Knowing what exposure risks may be present in one’s home, school, or work environment can be crucial information so that steps can be taken to mitigate or eliminate contact.” Dedicated to helping asthmatics and allergy sufferers in Puerto Rico and across the Caribbean are the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and industrial hygiene experts at ...
“Basic facility cleaning and disinfection procedures, personal hygiene, wound care, and personal protective equipment (PPE) can all contribute greatly towards mitigating infection risks on the job and in the built environment. At CTSI, we offer infection control, industrial hygiene, and environmental testing, training, and consulting for MRSA, C. diff, and other superbugs. ...
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently published its annual National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries that covers 2023. Tragically, there were 5,283 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States that year. The good news is that is a 3.7% decrease from the 5,486 in 2022. Key findings from the 2023 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries include: A worker died every 99 ...
According to a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association, 82 million households in the United States own a pet. For many, their pet is a part of the family, but unfortunately, many homes with pets also suffer from indoor environmental quality issues associated with pet odors and allergens. Both furry pets and those with feathers can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Pet ...
“There are numerous carcinogens that may be present in an indoor environment or at a worksite in the form of gases, dusts, or fumes,” said Frank Selamie, President of CTSI. ...
“In Puerto Rico and across the region, Zimmetry’s infection control and indoor environmental quality professionals are dedicated to protecting patients, workers, and building occupants. ...
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has championed International Infection Prevention Week since 1986. For 2024, the annual event is taking place from October 13th to the 19th. International Infection Prevention Week highlights the importance of infection prevention professionals and their efforts and control practices. These are crucial tasks as the ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describe Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as a type of staph that can be resistant to several antibiotics. The agency warns that anyone can get a MRSA infection or carry MRSA. The risks increase for people with hospitalizations or nursing home stays, skin-to-skin contact with others, and exposure to crowded and unhygienic places. ...
“When there is water damage or humidity issues in the built environment that have resulted in mold growth, it becomes a concern for building occupants,” said Frank Selamie, President of CTSI. “This is especially true in healthcare environments or other places with populations with immune issues. At CTSI, we are dedicated to helping businesses, ...
In May, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the release of new guidance for preventing the spread of infections in K-12 schools. The agency shared various everyday actions that schools can take to help keep students healthy by mitigating the spread of infections. The five actions listed by the CDC are: · Taking steps for cleaner air · ...
A recent survey found that close to 50% of households in Puerto Rico have at least one pet. For many, their pet is a part of the family, but unfortunately, many homes with pets also suffer from indoor environmental quality (IEQ) issues associated with pet odors and allergens. Both furry pets and those with feathers can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Pet dander is a significant ...
At CTSI, our building science, infection control, and indoor environmental quality professionals have decades of experience helping schools, colleges, and universities optimize indoor conditions. We enhance the learning environment by providing air, surface, and water testing, consulting, and training services to identify and mitigate exposure ...
” To help with infection control efforts, the professionals at CSC are dedicated to identifying and mitigating indoor exposure risks to Acinetobacter and other environmental pathogens. They provide infection control, industrial hygiene, and indoor environmental quality testing, consulting, and training services. ...
These same allergens and asthma triggers can also make their way indoors through open doors and windows, and even on one’s clothes and hair. ...
“Mold growth in the built environment results in a higher risk of mold overexposure. The threat is heightened where immunosuppressed occupants are present. ...
“Hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities and other indoor environments with patients, residents or building occupants that are at elevated risk of developing fungal infections need to be especially aware of mold contamination,” said Harry Pena, President of Zimmetry Environmental. ...
It can be found naturally in the environment and sometimes in manmade sources of warm water. On ships, these sources could include water tanks, fountains and other water features, hot tubs, and even from the water coming out of a showerhead. ...