Whether you are buying an old house or want to make sure that you and your family are safe from the harmful effects of toxic lead exposure, this guide will help you. Lead, especially lead-based paint, is common in houses built before 1978. It is a dangerous chemical that can cause serious health complications with …
Employers are required to provide a safe workplace to their employees. Aside from avoiding violations, creating a safe workplace also promotes worker efficiency and productivity. One of the most effective methods of doing this is through OSHA safety audits and remediation which involves identifying, controlling, and eliminating workplace hazards. Although OSHA does not require safety …
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Develop and implement an industry-standard Legionella water management program to effectively prevent Legionellosis including Legionnaires’ disease in your building. CDC provided a toolkit for developing a Legionella water management program to help building owners and managers as well as healthcare facilities control the spread of Legionella in their water systems. This guide will give you …
Do you smell something musty and are experiencing mold allergy symptoms? Do you suspect the presence of mold spores in your indoor air? Find out how to effectively test for mold in your house here! If you are experiencing mold allergy symptoms and notice that your asthma attacks are getting worse, mold spores floating in …
Aside from drinking water, PFAS are also commonly found in soil and can get into plants that are grown in them. This guide will discuss how PFAS can get into your soil, how soil testing and remediation or treatment are done, and the health impacts of eating contaminated garden produce. Key Takeaways: As a leading …
Residents living near waste sites and manufacturing facilities as well as employees working with PFAS have the highest risk of getting exposed to these chemicals. PFAS, especially PFOA and PFOS, can be found in various places in the United States including water sources. Moreover, exposure to PFAS can cause adverse health effects. Thus, testing for …
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Operating forklifts improperly including inadequate worker training can lead to fatalities and costly business liabilities. Thus, it is important to follow safety procedures and comply with OSHA’s forklift regulations to maintain an accident-free workplace.In this article, we’ll list down the common forklift risks and dangers along with the best practices on how to avoid forklift …
Lead and copper toxicity risks are higher for young children and infants. Excessive intake of drinking water that contains lead or copper can result in irreversible health effects. In fact, no amount of lead is safe. This is why EPA developed the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) to protect public health by controlling lead and …
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If you are planning to take your Certified Industrial Hygienist exam in the future, this guide can help you with your preparation. We will discuss the CIH certification requirements, where to get the certification, exam coverage and schedule, cost, and other important things you need to know. RPF Environmental offers other EHS credentialing courses and …
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Whether you are an employee or employer, it is crucial that you understand electrical safety including electrical hazard identification and proper control measures. Through electrical safety training, you will gain in-depth knowledge on safe work practices including OSHA and NFPA electrical safety standards and requirements. Thus, reducing costly fatalities, liabilities, and violations. Keep reading to …
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What is Vermiculite? Vermiculite is a naturally occurring flaky mineral that resembles mica. It was first described in Massachusetts early in the 19th century and was named for the Latin word vermiculare, “meaning to breed worms” because of the exfoliation process that occurs when it is heated. When the temperature reaches 900 degrees Celsius, the …
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The production of most asbestos has been illegal in the United States for over 40 years, and it continues to linger to this day, especially in buildings constructed prior to the 1980s (although there is no official cutoff date for all asbestos in buildings). Common asbestos-containing building materials (ACBMs) found in older buildings include flooring …
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